10
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of40:1. A40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces (95ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleadedgasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will caus e engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Alwa ys
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
Thebar and chain require lubr ication. The chain
oilerprov ides continuous lubrication to thec hain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
whenyou f ill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickl y ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming from the chain and/or dis color-
ation of the bar. The oil outpu t is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chainoil is rec ommended toprotec t your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric -
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oilresists high
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a
goodgr ade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain
lubrication.
SAlways stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attract mois ture which leads to
separationand formation of aci ds during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan engine while in storage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system befor e stor-
agefor 30 day s or longer. Drain the gas tank,
startthe engine and let it run unt ilthe fuel lines
andcarburetor ar eempty. Use fresh f uelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanent
damagemay occ ur.See the STORAG E sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
STo stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFFSwitch
HOW TO STARTYOUR UNIT
WARNING: Make s ure the chain will
not make contact with any object while start-
ingthe engine. Never try to start the unit when
the guide bar is in a cut. Avoid any contact
withthe muffler. A hot muffler c an cause seri-
ous burns.
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554-- 6723.
STARTINGACOLDENGINE
NOTE:DO NOT s queeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs.
1. Setunit on a flat surface.
2. MoveON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Movethe star t lever to the START posi-
tion.
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
PrimerBulb
Muffler
5. Pullstarter r ope handle sharply until en-
gines tarts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTINGA WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
enginer uns smoothly.
3. Pullstarter rope sharply while s queezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after
theunit is turned OF F.If the unit sits for more
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
stepsunder S TARTINGA CO LD ENGINE or
followingthe s tarting instruction steps s hown
on the unit.
STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
theON /OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-
dlerepeatedly while squeez ing throttletr igger
until engine starts and runs. This c ould re-
quire pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.