Poulan 31 - Manual (Page 5)

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S Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
S Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.If the unit still doesn’t start,
refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554--6723.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The cutting head advances line automati-
cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad-
vance line. This may break parts and cause
cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
REPLACING THE LINE
Pre--wound spools offer the most convenient
method for replacing line and ensuring opti-
mum performance.
S
Replacement spools are color--coded to
ensure use of the correct spool with your
unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as
the existing spool.
NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cut-
ting head components when performing any
type of maintenance.
S
Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in
the direction shown on top of the cap.
S Remove line guide ring and spool.
Cap
Spool
Line guide ring
S Use a pre--wound spool or refill spool with
line. If using a pre--wound spool, remove
tape strip from line and spool.
REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter round line. Other sizes and
shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head function or
can cause serious injury. Do not use other
materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire
can break off during cutting and become a
dangerous missile that can cause serious in-
jury.
S Cut a length of 30 feet of .080” (2 mm) diam-
eter round Poulan PRO! brand line.
Feed line in
direction
shown on
spool.
Spool
S Insert one end of line into center cavity of
empty spool. Ensure line will feed into
spool in the direction shown on the spool
(counterclockwise).
S Continue feeding line into spool, leaving 4 --
6 inches (10 -- 15 cm) unwound from center
of spool.
INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE
S Install replacement spool.
S Thread line through line guide ring.
Line through guide ring
Replacement Spool
Slot
S Rest guide ring on spool and place line in
slot. Allow line to extend 4 -- 6 inches (10 --
15 cm) from center of spool.
S Ensure line remains in slot while screwing
cap on to the shaft. Only tighten cap hand
tight!