Guide Bar And Chain Oil - Craftsman 358.351191 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING
INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES
SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM
SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND
THE FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL
THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
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 out-
pul is automatically 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
mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
40:1 2-cycle engine oii (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of
the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuelioii
mixture 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 gaso*
line.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
IMPORTANT:Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to oii/gas separation and
formation of acids during storage., Acidic gas can dam-
age the fuel system of an engine while in storage To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emp-
tied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas
tank, then run the 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 information Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-
manent damage may occur
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container
Always follow the fue! mix ratio found on the stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
You do net have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you
are using fuel stabilizer_.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle 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 fuel 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
• 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 oil as follows:
- Consult chart for correct quantities.
• Do not mix gasotine and 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 gatton
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 instruc-
tions on the label.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:O!! Mix Ratio
Gasoline
1 galton 3-2
2..°5gallons 8.0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the speci-
fied amount.. If too much gasoline is in the container,
the resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct
for proper engine operation.
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