Weed Eater WT3100 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 4)

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Align one cable clamp above the tube bolts

and the other below the starter rope handle.

Install the cable clamps one at a time

around the tube and throttle cable.

NOTE:

Ensure throttle cable is in groove of

clamps and lies flat against the upper handle

tube after installation (see illustration above).

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 Eater

R

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

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

ON/STOP

Switch

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

Move the stop switch to the STOP or OFF

position until the unit has fully stopped.

WARNING:

The trimmer head will

turn while starting the engine. A hot muffler

can cause serious burns.

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR A

WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING

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Move the switch to the ON position.

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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-

tion.

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Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through

all remaining steps.

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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.

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Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE

position.

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Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6

pulls, until engine runs.

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Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then

move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.

RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE

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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-

tion.

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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.

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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-

structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.

USING YOUR UNIT

OPERATING POSITION

Eye

Protection

Heavy Long

Pants

Heavy

Shoes

ALWAYS USE:

Cut on right side only.

NOTE:

Keep left and right hands on grips

during operation of unit as shown above to

avoid covering air intake holes located on un-

derside of upper handle.

CLEAN THE AIR INTAKE SCREEN

The air intake screen allows air to c irculate to

keep the engine functioning properly and pre-

vents debris from entering the engine.

Air intake screen

WARNING:

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top your unit before at-

tempting to clean the intake screen. DO NOT

USE GARDEN HOSE OR PRESSURE

WASHER TO CLEAN THIS UNIT!

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Clean the intake screen periodically with a

nylon brush.

CLEAN THE AIR FILTER

A dirty air filter decreases engine perfor-

mance and increases fuel consumption and

harmful emissions. Always clean with engine

stopped. Clean filter after every 5 hours of op-

eration.

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Clean the air filter cover and the area

around the cover to prevent dirt from falling

into the carburetor chamber when the cover

is removed.

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Remove parts as illustrated. It is not neces-

sary to remove the air filter hose from the air

filter cover.

NOTE:

If the air filter hose becomes unat-

tached from the cover or lower handle during

cleaning, reattach before attempting to restart

the engine or operate the unit.

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