10
Genuine Poulan
R
or Poulan PRO
R
bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan
R
or Poulan PRO
R
oil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan
R
or Pou-
lan 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
lubrication.
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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 stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age 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. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
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To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
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If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Make sure the chain will
not make contact with any object while start-
ing the engine. Never try to start the unit when
the guide bar is in a cut. Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause seri-
ous burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions,
please
call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
1.
Set unit on a flat surface.
2.
Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.
Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown on de-
cal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
5.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
6.
Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7.
As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
8.
Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat
procedure 2 additional times.
NOTE:
If engine still doesn’t start, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
9.
Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
conds, then move the choke lever to OFF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-
low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle
trigger.
