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OPERATION
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SEC-
TION ON PAGE 20FTHtS
MANUAL BEFORE
YOU BEGIN,
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDUNG SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPTTO
FUEL
YOUR
UNIT; SEEK
HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE
FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
HOTLtNE AT
1_800--235-5878.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you
use Craftsman chain saw bar oil, If Craftsman bar oil is not
available, you may use a good grade SAE30 oil until you
are able to obtain Craftsman brand.The oil output is auto-
matically metered during operation_ Your saw will use
approximately one tank of bar oil for every tank of fuel mix°
Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel mix-
ture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality 40:1
2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the
bearings and other moving parts.The correct fuetloit mix-
ture is 40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart). Too little oil or the
incorrect oil type will cause poor performance and may
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oil must be premixed in a clean approved fuel
container, Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline°
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.,
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) car!
attract moisture, which leads to oittgas separation and for-
mation 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 before stor-
age for 30 days or longer° Drain the gas tank, then runthe
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 instructions for additional informa.-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage, Add sta-
bilizer' to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container,. Always
follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container,
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabiIizer to
allow the stabilizer' to reach the carburetor.You do not have
to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabi-
lizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycte engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended with fuel stabilizers° If 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
strongly recommended. This oil is specially blended with
fuel stabilizers for increased fuet stability (extends fuel life
up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke,.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2*cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
not available, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIR..
COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
- AUTOMOTIVE OIL.
o 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 oii as follows:
.Consuft
chart for correctquantities.
° Do not mix gasolineand oil directly in the unit's fuel 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
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 Fue!:Oil Mix Ratio
l
Gasoline
Oi! (fl,oz,)
1 gallon
3.2
2.5 gallons
8,0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified
amount, If too much gasoline is in the container, the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper
engine cperation_
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