Craftsman 360.352001 Operator's Manual page 5

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FUEL MIXTURECHART I
GASOUNE OIL
1 Gallon 3.2 Ounces
2.5 Gallons 8.0 Ounces
IMPORTANTI Alcohol blendedfuels called gasohol
(using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to fuel - oil separation'andformationof
acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbefore
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, then
run the fuel out of the carburetorand fuel linesby
startingthe engine and letting it run untilit stops. Use
fresh fuel next season. See storage instructions for
additional information.Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanentdamage
may occur.
2-CYCLE O|L
Craftsman 2-cycle, air-cooled engine oil is specially
blended with fuel stabilizers.If you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer,such as
Craftsman No. 33500, to yourfuel mix.
FUEL STABILIZER
A fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a_f'emative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depositsdudng
storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline mixture in fuel
storagecontainer and mix well. Always followthe fuel
mix ratio found on the stabilizer container.Run engine
at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizerto allowthe
stabilizerto reach the carburetor. You do not have to
drain the fuel tank for storage if you are usingfuel
stabilizer. _
BAR AND CI_IAIN OIL
We recommend e special chain oil (low sling, high
tack) to lubricateyour bar and chain; consult your local
Sears retailer. Dudng chain saw operationsat
temperatures below freezing (00C/32*F), the chain oil
viscosityincreases creating an ovedcad to the
automatic oil pump. Overloadingresultsin damage to
the driver gear, pump mechanism, and bar and chain.
A specialcold-climate chain oil shouldbe used. Refill
chain oil each time you refuel. CAUTION: Never use
waste engine oil; it will damage the pump.
OIL PUMP
Your chain saw is equipped with an automaticoil
pump that pumps oil to the chain when the chain is
rotating. You may adjust the amountof oil pumped to
compensate for long bars and chainsor for extremely
hard or frozen wood. Adjust the flow rate by turningthe
adjustmentscrew. The adjustmentscrewis locatedon
the bottomof the saw below the markings+ - on the
same side as the bar and chain (Fig. 5). Turning
counterclockwise(+) increases the amount of oil,
clockwise(-) decreases the flow. Never cut without
chain lubrication.Check proper level before each
cutting.
FIGURE 5
STOPPING ENGINE
•To stop engine, release the throttle lever. Move the
On-Off switch to the off (STOP) position.
STARTING COLD
NOTE: Check ©haln tension before starting!
1. Tum the on-off switch to the on "1"position.
2. Pull out the choke knob. The fast idle stays set
until the throttle is depressed, at which time the
red pin inside the choke lever retracts (idle
position).
CAUTION: Retain a secure gdp on the saw using the
foot and hand positionfor startingthe chain saw in a
safe manner.
3. Pump fuel pdmer until it is approximately ½ full
with fuel and increased resistance is felt. Proceed
with coldstarting instructions.
4. Slowly pull on starter gdp until rope encounters
some resistancefrom starter pulley. Next, pull
ropefirmly and rapidly in an upward motion. Guide
rope back into starter rather than lettingit snap
back.
5. Repeat rope pulls until engine attemptsto start,
usually2-3 pulls, no more than 5; then
immediatelypush in choke knob.
6. Once the engine is steadily running depress and
release the throttle lever to allow engine to operate ,
at idle speed. NOTE: Depressing (and then
releasing)the throttle lever releases the half-
throttleautomatic lock and the red indicatorpin on
the choke knob retracts.The engine continuesto
runat idle speed.
7. Shouldthe engine fail to start after several
repeated starting attempts, the engine has already
been "flooded"(too much fuel mixture in cylinder).
in this case, remove the spark plug and dry it. Set
the ignitionswitch to "stop"and the throttlelever to
fullthrottle.Crank engine by pullingthe starter
ropeseveral times to vent fuel mix and vapors
from cylinderand crankcase. Check spark plug
gap (.015-.020"); correct if necessary. Reinstall
spark plug;connect spark plug cap. Set ignition
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