Poulan PRO TRIM PT 17 - Manual (Page 4)

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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the en-
gine STOP switch. The switch will automati-
cally return to the ON position. Wait 5 sec-
onds before attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Primer Bulb
Trigger
Choke Lever
Muffler
WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm
engine after running out of fuel)
S Set unit on a flat surface.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow
instructions in STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The metal line limiter
blade attached to the shield will cut the line to
the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
S Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) di-
ameter Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can
break off and become a dangerous missile.
S Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
S Push the lines into the notches, leaving 3 to
5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
S Insert the lines into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
S Align the notches with the line exit holes.
S Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.