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STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is use d to stop the engine. To
stop th e engine, push and ho ld the switch inthe
STOP po sition u nti l t he e ngin e stops.
PRIMER BULB
ThePR IMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressingit and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to t he e ngine
toaidincoldstarting.Activatethechokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
positi on.Af ter theengine a ttempts to start, m ove
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the RUN posit ion.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Besuretoread the fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to f uel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel ca p slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtainthe correct oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is ce rtified to operate on unleaded
gasoli ne. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthet ic 2-cycle
air-cooled eng ine oil designed to b e mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oilat aratio of40:1. A 40:1ratio is obtainedby
mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil wit h 1
gallon (4li ter s) ofunleaded gasoline. DO NO T
USE automotive oil or mari ne oil. These oils will
causeenginedamage. When mixing fuel, follow
instr uct ions printed on container . Once oil is
added togasolin e, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is th oroughly mixe d.
Always read and follow the safe ty rules rel ating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
CAUTION : N ever use st rai ght gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-
gine performance and durabilit y problems.
WARNING: Alte rnativefuels (not gas-
oline) such as E--15 (15% alco hol), E--20 (20%
alcoho l), E--85(85%alcohol) are NOT classi fied
as ga soline and are NOT approved for use in
2--stroke gasol ine engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause pro blems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock,
power loss, lubrication deficiency , deteriorat ion
of fuel li nes, gaskets and internal ca rburetor
components, etc. Alter native fuel s cause high
moistu re abso rption into the fuel/o il m ixt ure
leadin g to oil and fuel separat ion.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine switch reads
“push to stop” , i t is always
in the ON position.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Tostoptheengine,pushandhold theSTOP
switchinthe STOP position untilthe engine
stops.
S If engine does not stop, move choke t o the
FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn whilestartingtheengine. Avoid anycon-
tact with the muffler. A ho t muffler ca n cause
serious burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTINGACOLDENGINE(ora
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
1. Set unit on a flat su rface.
2. Slowly press the primer bu lb 6 times.
3. Move cho ke leve r to the FULL CHOKE
position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fu lly and hold
through all remaining steps.