Bar And Chain Oil; Guide Bar And Chain Oil - Craftsman 358.351141 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 HOTMNE
AT 1-800-235-5878,
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain lifo, 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
automatically metered during operation.Your saw will use
approximately one tank of bar oilfor 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 fuel/oil 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 gaso-
line.
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 fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding sta-
bilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.You
do not have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are
using fuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specifically 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
specifically blended with fuel stabilizers. If you do not
use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel mix. See "Gasoline and oil mixture" instructions
below.
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 gasoline and oil directly in the unit's fuel
tank.
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 oil/gas separation and
formation 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 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 permanent damage
may occur.
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 FuehOil Mix Ratio
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
resulting gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for
proper engine operation.
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