Poulan PT7000 - Manual (Page 6)

• Insert the 4 mounting screws through
the bottom of the shield. Thread them
into the gearbox. Tighten evenly and
securely with one of the hex wrenches
provided.
ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE
WARNING: Do not use any blades or
fastening hardware other than the wash­
ers and nuts illustrated. These parts must
be provided by Poulan and installed as
shown below. Failure to use proper parts
can cause the blade to fly off and seriously
hurt you or others.
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining
washer are located on the gearbox and
not in the parts bag.
• Remove the retainer washer from the
gearbox, and leave the dust cup on
the gearbox. Note; It may be neces­
sary to remove a plastic protective
covering from the threaded shaft be­
fore removing the retaining washer.
• Install the blade nut on the shaft by
threading it counterclockwise.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place
as illustrated, and the blade is sand­
wiched between the dust cup and the re­
taining washer. There should be no
space between the blade and the dust
cup or the retaining washer.
• Align hole in dust cup with hole in side
of gearbox by rotating the blade.
• I nsert a hex wrench into aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft from turning
while tightening the blade nut.
Dust Cup
• Install the blade over the threaded
shaft extending from the gearbox be­
tween the dust cup and the retaining
washer. Make sure the raised part of
the retaining washer is facing the
gearbox, and the raised area fits into
the hole in the center of the blade.
• Slide the blade and retaining washer
onto the shaft of the gearbox.
• Now place the cupped washer onto
the shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the blade.
• Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench
while holding hex wrench in position.
• Remove the hex wrench.
• Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield or appears to be un­
even, the blade is not centered and
must be reinstalled.
NOTE: To remove blade, insert hex
wrench into aligned holes. Unthread the
nut and remove parts. Be sure to store
parts and instructions for future use.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before
you begin. If you do not understand the
safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your
unit. Call 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un­
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled en­
gine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of
40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is rec­
ommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol­
low the instructions printed on the contain­
er. Always read and follow the safety rules
under FUEL SAFETY.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna­
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Poulan/
Weed Eater brand oil is already blended
with fuel stabilizer.