WARNING:
The chain must not
IGNITION
SWITCH
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
ON
STOP
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is
free to turn without contacting any object.
Choke
Lever
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
4.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
NOTE:
If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
OFF
HALF
FULL
WARNING: Do not attempt to throw
or drop--startthechainsaw. Doingso willput
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope re-
wind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
6.
7.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine
to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast
idle lever out to the full extent (to the full
choke position); then push the lever
back in to the HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
4.
5.
instructions,
please call
1--800--554--6723.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro PP3416 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
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