Poulan 156332 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
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CAUTJOM: Before lifting or transport­
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect sparkplug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
® Tip depth stake forward until it Is held by the stake
spring.
» Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
® Push dr pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
» 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 approxi­
mate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual.
« Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.
* Check oil level. Refill to point of overflowing if neces­
sary. Replace oi! filler plug.
» For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
» To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili­
ties section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
» Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32“F (0*^0), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract 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 section
of this manual for additional Information. Never use engine
orcarburetordeanerproducisinihefueitankorpermanent
damage may occur.
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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
accidentally spilled, move machine
away from area of spill. Avoidcreating
any source of ignition until gasoline
vapors have disappeared.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso­
line near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
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CAUTION: Keep tine control in “OFF”
position when starting 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.
® Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
« With engine fully choked, grasp recoil starter handle
with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand.
Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of com­
pression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
' point).
* Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary
In half choked position.
® 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.
NOTE: if at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold tempera­
tures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be .adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO AD­
JUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.