Poulan PRO 305 - Manual (Page 9)

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
A. FUEL SAFETY
1. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdooi^ and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3. Use a container approved for fuel.
4. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
tool or while using the tool.
6. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the engine.
6. Move at least 10 feet away from the fueling site
before starting the engine.
7. Stop the engine before removing the fuel cap.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
8. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use
up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en­
gine and letting it run until it stops.
9. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
B. FUEL MIXTURE
• Your unit is powered by a two-cycle en­
gine which requires a fuel mixture of reg­
ular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air­
cooled engines. The intemal design of the
2-<ycle engine requires lubrication of moving
parts. Lubrication is provided when the recom­
mended mixture of gasoline and oil is used.
• Genuine POULAN PRO 40:1 engine oil is
strongly recommended for the protection
of your unit. Extensive engineering tests have
proven that POULAN PRO oh resists break­
down at operating temperatures common to
2-cycle engines, insulting in dependable per­
formance and longer engine life.
• Gasoline must be clean and not over two
months old. Gasoline will chemically break
down and form compounds that cause hard
starting and damage in 2-cycle engines.
• Tbe correct measure of gasoline to oil is
very unportant. Too much oil in the mixture
will foul the spaik plug.
combine. Do not mixgasoUne and oil dir&^ly in
the fuel tank,
C. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
POULAN PRO 40:1 engine oil is strongly recom­
mended. Any other POULAN PRO, POULAN,
WEED EATER, or PARAMOUNT brand engine oil
is acceptable if mixed according to the instructions
on the container.
If POULAN PRO, POULAN, WEED EATER, or
PARAMOUNT brand oil is not available, use a good
quality, 2-cycle engine oil mixed at a ratio of 16:1 (8
oz. oil to 1 gal. gasoline).
D. DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING:
• NMMA OIL (National Marine Manufac­
turer’s Association)—formerly BIA oil—
Does not have proper additives for air-cooled,
2-<ycle engines and can cause engine damage.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL—
Does not have proper additives for air-cooled,
2-cycle engines and can cause engine damage.
A WARNING
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids dur­
ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys­
tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid en­
gine problems, the fuel system should he emp­
tied before storage. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine, and let it lom until the fuel lines and car­
buretor are empty Use fresh friel after taMng
the unit out of storage* See the “Storage”^ sec­
tion for additional information. Never use en­
gine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
GAUTION! \ Too little oil or incorrect oil will
bause the engine to overheat and seize.
f ^ways mix the fuel thoroughly in a con­
tainer since gasoline and oil do not readily
E. HOWTO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
1. Pour the proper measure of en^ne oil into an
approved, marked fuel container. Thqn, fill the
cxintainer with regular unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: If fuel is already in the container, add the
proper measure of engine oil. Then, close the
container tightly and shake it momentarily.
NOTE: Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the
fuel tank
2i Using a spout or funnel, fill the fuel tank with
fuel mix.
3. Reinstall ihe fuel cap securely.
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