Poulan 1600 - Manual (Page 9)

ENGINE INFORMATION
A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE
1. FUEL SAFETY
a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
b. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
c. Use a container approved for fuel.
d. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
tool or while using the tool.
e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
f. Move at least 10 feet away firom fueling site before
starting engine.
g. Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
h. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It is
recommended that the fuel tank be emptied after
each use. If fuel is left in tank, store so fuel will not
leak-
i. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or s^vitches, furnaces, etc.
Z. FUEL MIXTURE
• libur tool is powered by a two-cycle engine which
requires a fuel mixture of regular, leaded or
unleaded gasoline and a high qualify engine oil
specially made for 2-cycIe, air cooled ermines. The
internal design of the 2-cycle engine requires lubrica­
tion of moving parts. Lubrication is provided when
the recommended mixture of gasoline and oil is
used.
• Genuine POULAN®AVEED EATER® 2-cycle
Engine Oil is strongly recommended for the pro­
tection of your unit.
Extensive engineering tests
have proven that Poulan®AVeed Eater® oil resists
break-down at operating temperatures common to
2-cycle engines, resulting in dependable perfor­
mance and longer engine life.
• Gasoline must be clean and not over two months
old. Gasoline will chemically breakdown and form
compounds that cause hard starting and damage in
2-cyde engines.
• The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very
important. Too much oil in the mixture will foul the
sparkplug.
1 caution TI T oo little oil or incorrect oil will
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
• Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container
since gasoline and oil do not readily combine. Do not
mix gasoline and oil directly in thejuel tank.
3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
Two types of Poulan®AVeed Eater® Engine Oil are
available — one blended to be mixed at a 16:1 ratio (16
parts gasoline to 1 part oil) and the other at a 32:1 ratio
(32 parts gasoline to 1 part oil).
a.)
JITTin.
1GALLOH
REGULAR
LEADED on
unleaded
GASOUNE
b.)ZZZLJCL
GALLCMS
REGULAR
leaded on
unleaded
GASOUNE
^OI^LAN/WEED eater
16:1 Ratio
engine OIL _
^OR.
'^NYGOOD grade
. 16:1 Ratio
COOLED 2 CYCLE
engine oil ^
— OR— ^
^OULAN/WEED EATER
32:1 Ratio
engine oil
POULAN/WEED EATER
32:1 Ratio
ENGINE OIL
{tn PT.)
i CAUnoN: i If you use a 32:1 ratio fuel mix, you
must use genuine P9uian®/Weed Eater® 32:1
Engine Oil or engine damage can occur. Do not use
a gasoline/oil mix with a ratio greater than 32:1.
4. DONOTUSE:
• BIA OIL (Boating Institute of America) —
— Does not have proper additives for air-cooled
2-cycle engines and can cause damage to your
unit.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL —
— Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle engines
and can cause damage.
• GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL —
High Test, Premium or Gasohol — (Ethanol or
Methanol)
— Stiffens critical carburetor fuel metering elements
and causes engine damage from overheating.
— Increases vapor lock (causes hard starting).
— Attracts water, causing corrosion damage.
5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
a. Pour 1/2 gallon regular, leaded or unleaded gasoline
into an approved, marked container. Do not mix
gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank.
b. Add entire measure of engine oil.
c. Cover container tightly and shake for one minute.
d. Add remainder of gasoline.
e. Cover container tightly and shake again.
f. Slowly remove fuel container cover.
g. Remove fuel cap. See “Specifications,” for location.
h. Fill the tank using a spout or funnel.
i. Reinstall the fuel cap securely.
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