9
FUELING & LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slow-
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire contents
of this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine
Poulan or Poulan PRO
R
bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction.
Poulan or Poulan PRO
R
oil resists
high temperature thinning.
If
Poulan or
Poulan PRO
R
bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
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Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
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Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
STARTING
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
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.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.
Left hand
on front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
Starter rope handle
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 rewind
slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm 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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Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
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Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
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Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
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Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand 5 times. Then, Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE:
If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.
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Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF position).
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Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
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Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds.
Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
