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MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPT-280
Length (Standard) ------------------------------------------ 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.)
Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 4.01 m (13 ft. 2 in.)
Length w/extension ---------------------------------------- 5.23 m (17 ft. 2 in.)
Width -------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.69 in.)
Height ------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.69 in.)
Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 8.7 kg (19.25 lb.)
Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine
Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.)
Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 31.0 mm (1.22 in.)
Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 28.1 cc (1.71 cu. in.)
Exhaust System --------------------------------------------
Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst
Carburetor--------------------------------------------------- Walbro with Purge
Ignition System -------------------------------------------- CDI (capacitor discharge ignition)
Spark Plug -------------------------------------------------- NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
Fuel ---------------------------------------------------------- Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil)
Fuel/Oil Ratio ---------------------------------------------- 50 : 1 Power Blend X™ ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and
J.A.S.O. M345-
FC/FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil.
Gasoline ----------------------------------------------------- Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl
alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Do not use
alternative fuels such as E-15 or E-85.
Oil ------------------------------------------------------------ Power Blend X
TM
Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity ----------------------------------------
0.62 lit. (21.1 US fl. oz.)
Starter System ---------------------------------------------- Automatic Recoil Starter
Clutch-------------------------------------------------------- Centrifugal Type
Sprocket Type ---------------------------------------------- 6 tooth spur, 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch
Power Transmission Shaft Assembly ------------------- Aluminum Extrusion
Gear Case Ratio -------------------------------------------- 1.5:1
Oiling System ---------------------------------------------- Automatic
Saw Chain Oil Capacity ---------------------------------- 225 ml (7.6 oz.)
Handle ------------------------------------------------------- Right hand grip w/throttle trigger and lockout
Shoulder Harness ------------------------------------------ Standard
Idle Speed (RPM) ------------------------------------------ 2,500 - 3,000
Clutch Engagement Speed (RPM) ----------------------- 3,800
Wide Open Throttle Speed (RPM) ---------------------- 9,500 - 11,500
Guide Bar and Saw Chain (91) --------------------------
305 mm (12 in.); 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch, 0.050 gauge