Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual page 10

recommended. Mix g asoline and o il a taratio
of40:1. A4-0:1 ratio i sobtained by mixing 32
ounces (95 ml) o foil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. OO NOT U SE a utomotive
oiI o rmarine oilThese oils w ill c ause engine
damage When mixing fi.iel, follow instructions
printed oncontainer Once o ilisadded to
gasoline, shake c ontainer momentarily to
assure that the f uel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and f ollow the safety rules relating to fuel
before f_eling your unit
BAR
AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication The chain
oiIer provides continuous lubrication to the chain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
wben you fill tbe fuel tank (Capacity g.6 ft. oz.).
Lack o{ oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too I_e oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-
ation of the bar The oil output is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poutan or Poulan PRO oiI resists high
temperature thinning If Pou_an or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oiI
• Never use waste oi_ for bar and chain
lubrication.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that aIcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids du ring 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 occu£ See the STORAGE sec-
tion for edditionaI information.
NOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_k WARNING: Make sure tbe chain will
not make contact w_thany object while start-
ingthe 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.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
untiI the engine has started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
g. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion
Primer Bulb
Start Lever
Starter Handle
5. Pull starter rope handIe sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger
3. PulI starter rope sharp}y while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5-10 minutes after
the unit is turned OFR If the unit sits for more
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps shown
on the unit.
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