Poulan 1994-01 User Manual - Page 9

OPERATION - - Fueling Your Engine BEFORE FUELING ENGINE: 2-CYCLE OIL: A WARNING Be sure to read the fuel safety section on page 4 of this manual before you begin. Use POULAN PRO 2 -cycle engine oil. If none is available, use a good quality 2-cycle, AIR-COOLED engine oil that has a recommended fuel mix of 40:1. Ifyoudo not understand thefuelsafetysection DO NOT attempt to fuel your unit; seek help from someone that does understand the fuel safety section. GASOLINE The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality engine oil for lubrication of the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuel/oil mixture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or the incox ect oil type will cause poor performance and may cause the engine to overheat and seize. Gasoline-and oil-must he premixed in a clean approved fuel container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to oil/gas 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 beforestoragefor 30 days or longer. Drainthegastank,then run thefuelout ofthe carburetor and fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run untilitstops. Usefresh fuelnextseason. Neveruse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 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 AM) OIL MIXTURE Mix gasoline and oil as follows: • Consult chart for correct quantities. • Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank. FOR ONE GALLON: • Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-cycle engine oil into an empty, approved one gallon gasoline container. • Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gallon container, then securely replace the cap. Shake the container momentarily. • The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be added at this time if desired; follow mixing instructions on the label. FUEL MIXTURE CHART 40:1 FuebOil Mix Ratio FUEL STABILIZER Ifyou do not wish to remove the gasoline from your gas tank for storage, a fuel stabilizer may be added to the g-asoline in your fuel container so that it will always be present when you refuel. Gasoline 1 gallon 1.25 gallons 2.5 gallons Oil (fI. oz.) 3.2 4.0 8.0 FUEL SYSTEM ACCESSORIES FUEL CAP 952-701583 POULAN PRO® 40:1 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL - -32 oz. - -8 oz --19.6 oz 952-030132 952-030127 952-031139