Poulan Pro PR28PS Instruction Manual page 16

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 2.6 ounces of
2- - cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
IMPORTANT:
This equipment is designed to
operate on unleaded gasoline with a minimum
87 octane (R+M/2 method), with ethanol
blended up to 10% maximum by volume (E-10).
Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a
good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of
50:1. A 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 2.6 fluid
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil.
These oils will cause 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. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your
unit. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty. Do not
use alternate fuels such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E-15, E-85) or any
methanol blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and durability
problems.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain
oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little 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. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain
lubrication.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
Be sure to read the fuel
Remove fuel cap slowly
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S Release the throttle trigger.
S Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatically return
to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before
attempting to restart unit to allow switch to
reset.
ON/STOP Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
not make contact with any object while starting
the 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 serious burns.
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move start lever to the START position.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply 5 times. If
the temperature is above 90F (32C),
pull 3 times.
5. Squeeze and hold trigger.
6. Pull starter rope handle until engine
starts.
If the engine does not start, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED
ENGINE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold trigger.
2. Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
If the engine does not start, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED
ENGINE.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold trigger.
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Make sure the chain will
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
Starter handle
Primer bulb
Start lever