Poulan PT7000 - Manual (Page 7)

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• Move the On/Stop switch to
STOP.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the Full Choke position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
WARNING: The blade or trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
COLO ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
• Rest engine and shield on ground,
supporting trimmer head off ground.
• Move the switch to the on position.
• Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
• Move the choke lever to Full Choke.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
• Pull starter rope sharply 5 times.
The engine may sound as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull; if so, go to
the next step immediately.
• Move choke lever to Half Choke.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to Off Choke. Allow
unit to run for 30 more seconds at Off
Choke before releasing throttle trigger.
NOTE; If the engine has not started after
5 pulls (at half choke), check to make sure
choke lever is in the proper position. Then,
move the choke lever to the Full Choke
position and press the primer bulb 6 times;
squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and
pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move
the choke lever to Half Choke and pull the
starter rope until the engine runs, but no
more than 5 more pulls. If the engine still
has not started, it is probably flooded. Pro­
ceed to “Starting a Flooded Engine.”
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move the switch to the on position, and
choke lever to Half Choke.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
hold through all remaining steps.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to Off Choke.
NOTE; If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by plac­
ing choke lever in the Off Choke posi­
tion; then, pull rope to clear engine of ex­
cess fuel. This could require pulling
starter handle many times depending
on how badly the unit is flooded.
If
the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING Chart or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING POSITION
• Left arm extended with hand holding
the'handlebar grip.
• Right hand holding throttle grip with
finger on throttle trigger.
• Engine below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad centered on left
shoulder.
• Danger sign centered on your back.
• Full weight of tool on left shoulder.
• Without operator bending over, the
blade or trimmer head is near and par­
allel to the ground and easily contacts
material to be cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Before trimming, bring engine to a
speed sufficient to cut the material to be
trimmed.
Do not run engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut effi­
ciently when the engine is run at less than
full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less
engine noise and vibration. The cutting
line will last longer and will be less likely to
“weld” onto the spool.
If trimmer head does not turn when the en­
gine is in operation, make sure the tube is
properly seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting.