Fueling And Lubrication; Starting - Poulan Pro 2375 Instruction Manual

_kWARNING:
Remove fuel capslowly
when refueling,
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline, 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 40:1. Poular_eed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio
is obtained by mixing 3,2 ounces ofoil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included with
this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil Pour
the entire contents of this container into 1
gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture.
DO NOT USE automotiveoil or boat 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 thatthe fuel isthorough-
ly m)xed. AIwayo read and fo_tow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
metic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheatin l q
shown by smoke coming from the chain and7
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oi_will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan® bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan®
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-
lan® barandchainoilisnotavailable, usea
good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil forbar and chain lubd-
cation.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oll cap.
IMPORTANT
Expedence indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids dudng
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, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
_kWARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle s;beeed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the en_the move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
obiect.
Use only 15"-18" of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front
handle
but through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do nut let starter rope snap
beck. Hold the handle and let the rope re-
wind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
the fast idle lock button inthe _ockedpc,s'Kio n .
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
STOP
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2, Pull ohoke knob out to the full extent.
3, Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Squeeze and hold throttle tdgger. With
thumb ress fast idle lock down; then re-
lease t_rottle trigger.
Fast idle lock button_._Z_
ThT_tle _ I
lock-out
Throffie _____Choke knob
trigger
5, Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.