Poulan 358.351080 User Manual - Page 10

. JP £:=?_ OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM SOMEONETHAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT 1-800-235-5878, GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommendyou use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. if Craftsmanbar oil is not available, you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntilyou are able to obtain Craftsman brand,The oi! outputis automatically metered during operation.Your saw will use approximately one tank of bar oil for everytank of fuel mix. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank. GASOLINE The two-cycle engine on thisproductrequiresa fuel mixture of regular unleeded gasoline and a quality 40:1 2-cycle engine oi! (AIR-COOLED) for lubricationof the bearings and other moving parts.The correctfuel/oil mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart).Too littleoilorthe incorrectoil type will cause poor performanceand may causethe engine to overheat and seize. Gasoline and oll must be premixed in a clean approvedfuel container.Always use fresh regularunleadedgasoline. This engine is certified to operateon unleadedgasoline. IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to oil/gasseparation and formarion of acids during storage.Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbefore storage for 30 days or longer, Drain the gas tank, then run the fuel out of the carburetor and fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. FUEL STABILIZER Fuel stabilizeris an acceptablea.ltemativein minimizingthe formation of fuel gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always foltowthe fuel mix ratiofound on the stabilizercontainer. Run engine at teast5 minutes afteradding stabilizerto allow the stabilizerto reach the carburetorY. ou do not have to drain the fuel tankfor storageifyou are using fuel stabilizer. CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is specially blended w_ fuel stabilizersI.f you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. 40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)is stronglyrecommended.This oil is specificallyblended with fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability (extends fuel I_fe up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke. If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycleengi_neoil (AIR-COOLED).is not avellabie, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIRCOOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1. IMPORTANT! Do not use: • AUTOMOTIVE OIL • BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.) These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle (AIR-COOLED) engines and can cause engine damage. GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE • MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS: • Consultchart for correctquantities. • Do not mix gasolineand oil directlyin the unit'sfuel tank, FOR ONE GALLON: • Pour 3,2 ounces of high quality,40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon gasolinecontainer. • Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gallon container,then securelyreplace the cap. • Shake the corttainet'momentadly. • The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be added at this time if desired;follow mixing instructionson the label+ FUEL MIXTURE CHART 40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio I 2_.51 gallons Oil 38(f.L20oz.I NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified amount. If too much gasolineis in the container, the result- ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper engine operation. -10-