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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.

Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.

We recommend that you take your unit to an

authorized service dealer. Damage will occur

if you turn the needles beyond the limiter

stops.

STORAGE

WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:

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Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

before storing or transporting.

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Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

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Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if

it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

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Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

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Store in a clean dry area.

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see message la-

beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-

sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits

during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline

in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-

low the mix instructions found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after

adding stabilizer.

ENGINE

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Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the

starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

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Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

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Clean air filter.

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Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,

or worn parts.

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At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to

oil ratio.

OTHER

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Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

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Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

Summary of Contents for 530086929

Page 1: ...cter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 530086929 4 24 02 Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au détaillant 1 800 554 6723 www we...

Page 2: ...hing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line S Stay Alert Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of al cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense S Wear hearing protection S Nev...

Page 3: ...egular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi tion of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Ore gon and Washington require by law that many internal combus...

Page 4: ...ine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 Poulan Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or b...

Page 5: ...e ver in the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en gine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls 4 Allo...

Page 6: ...y not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Right Wrong Line Crowded Into Work Area S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender ...

Page 7: ...o not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filter to dry 5 Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oil 6 Replace parts Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screws REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 inch Ignition timing is fi...

Page 8: ...ore lengthy storage S Store in a clean dry area S Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see message la beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga sohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel...

Page 9: ... accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact an authorized service dealer 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fue...

Page 10: ...ance of your small off road engine Your emission con trol system includes parts such as the carbure tor and the ignition system Where a warrant able condition exists POULAN WEED EATER will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty in clude diagnosis parts and labor MANUFAC TURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed und...

Page 11: ...arranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers Call 1 800 554 6723...

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