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To transport, Aroundtown, Before starting engine – Poulan 194793 User Manual

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OPERATION

TO TRANSPORT

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CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting,
allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect

spark

plug

wire.

Drain

gasoline from fuel tank.

AROUNDTHEYARD

Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake

spring.

Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.

Push or pull tiller to desired location.

AROUNDTOWN

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Drain fuel tank.

Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT:

BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT

TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING

OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE CLEAN
FILL FUNNELS.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL (See Fig. 7)

With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug.

Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing. For approx­

imate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on
page 3 of this manual.

Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.

With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if nec­

essary. Replace oil filler plug.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Maintenance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of

this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel

in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow

for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac­
cidentally spilled, move machine away

from area of spill. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have disappeared.

Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.

IMPORTANT:

WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C),

USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.

CAUTION:

Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at­

tract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

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CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in

“DISENGAGED” position when start­
ing engine.

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to
move fuel from the tank to the engine.

Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.

Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position.

Move choke control to choke position.

Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp

tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).

Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter

handle snap back against starter.

If engine fires but does not start, move choke control

to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until
engine starts.

When engine starts, slowly move choke control to

"RUN" position as engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.

Move throttle control to desired running position.

Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging tines.