Poulan 2300CVA User Manual - Page 9

E. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1. FUEL SAFETY a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames. c. Use a container approved for fuel. d. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or while using the tool. e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine. f. Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site before starting engine. g. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. h. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. i. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. 2. FUEL MIXTURE • Your tool is powered by a 2-cycle engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines. The internal design of the 2-cycle engine requires lubrication of moving parts. Lubrication is provided when the recommended mixture of gasoline and oil is used. • GenuinePOULANorWEED EATER®40:1,2-cycle engine oil is strongly recommended forthe protection of your unit. Extensive engineering tests have proven that Poulan or Weed Eater oil resists breakdown at operating temperatures common to 2-cycle engines, resulting in dependable performance and longer engine life. • Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a short period of time, gasoline will chemically break down and form compounds that cause hard starting and damage in 2-cycle engines. • The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important. Too much oil in the mixture will foul the spark plug. CAUTION: Too little oil or incorrect oil will cause the engine to overheat and seize. • Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container since gasolineandoildonotreadilycombine.Donot mix gasoline andoildirectlyin the fueltank. 3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: POULAN/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil is strongly recommended. Available in the following convenient container sizes. POULAN/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil should be mixed as follows: 3.2 oz. Container . . . .Mix with 1 gallon gasoline 8 oz. Container . . Mix with 2-1/2 gallons gasoline If none of the above oils are available, use a good quality, 2-cycle, air cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio of 16:1 (8 oz. oil to 1 gallon gasoline). If POULAN/WEED EATER oil is not available, use other "POULAN" or "WEED EATER" branded 2-cycle engine oils at their recommended mixture as listed on the container. 4. DO NOT USE: • NMMA Oil - National Marine Manufacturers Association (formerly BIA) Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle, aircooled engines and can cause engine damage. • AUTOMOTIVE OIL - Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle, aircooled engines and can cause engine damage. CAUTION 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, do not leave fuel in the unit when storing for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See the "Storage" section for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage can occur. 5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK a. Pour 1/2 of the regular unleaded gasoline to be used into an approved, marked container. Do not mix gasoline and oil directly into the fuel tank. b. Add entire measure of engine oil. c. Close fuel container tightly. Shake for one minute. d. Slowly open fuel container e. Add remainder of gasoline. f. Close fuel container tightly and shake again. g. Slowly open fuel container h. Slowly remove the fuel cap. i. Fill the tank using a spout or funnel. j. Reinstall the fuel cap securely. 9