Starting And Stopping - Poulan Pro PR48BT Manuel D'instructions

Starting and stopping

Z 87
WARNING! Always move the machine
!
away from the refueling area and source
before starting. Place the machine on a
flat surface.
Make sure no unauthorised persons are
in the working area, otherwise there is a
risk of serious personal injury. The safety
distance is 15 meters (50 ft.).
The machine may only be started in its
complete design. If the machine is
started without all the guards fitted there
is a risk of personal injuries.
Cold engine
Choke: Set the choke control to maximum choke
position.
Air purge: Press the air purge repeatedly for a minimum
of 10 times and fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need
not be completely filled.
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.
STARTING AND STOPPING
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Fast idle position: Set cruise control lever to fast idle
position using guidemarks on cruise control lever and
operating handle.
Starting
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your
left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter
handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until
you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now
quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the
starter cord around your hand
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start.
Place choke lever to full open position. Pull starter rope
sharply until engine starts. Allow engine to run at fast idle
for 30 seconds.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and
do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Warm engine
Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position.
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