Poulan CHDF550D - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
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CAUTION: Before lifting or transport­
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
MOUND THE YARD
• 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.
GROUND TOWN
> Disconnect spark plug wire.
' Drain fuel tank.
‘ Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
MPORTANT; BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
ro ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
:)IL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
N APPROVED, CLEAN. COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
3LEAN FILL FUNNELS.
=ILL 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.
With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if neces­
sary. Replace oil 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
* Fiil fuai tank IJ.ae fresh cJr.an feguiai unii-adad
ga.soline, (Use o1 leaded gasoline will increase carbe n
and lead oxide deposi*:-, and reduce valve life i
IMPORTANT; WHEN OPERATING Iff TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32 FI0"C), USE FRESH. GLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP 'NS'JRE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol 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
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
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. Avoid creating
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.
• Move choke control to full “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. Repeat if necessary.
• If engine tires 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.