Poulan 2300 AV - Manual (Page 9)

E. FUELING YOUR ENGINE
1. FUEL SAFETY
a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
b. Mix and pourfuef 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 from fueling site
before starting engine.
g. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow
the engine to coot before refueling.
h. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
i. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
2. FUEL MIXTURE
• Vbur tool is powered by a 2-cycle engine which
requires a fuel mixture of regular unleaded
gasoline and a high quality engine oil specially
made for 2-cycle, air cooled engines.
The
internal design of the 2 -cycle engine requires
lubrication of moving parts. Lubrication is provided
when the recommended mixture of gasoline and
oil is used.
• GenuinePOULANorWEEO EATER®40;1,2-cycle
engine oil is strongly recommended fbrthe pro­
tection of your unit. Extensive engineering tests
have proven that Poulan or Weed Eater oil resists
breakdown at operating temperatures common to
2 -cycie engines, resulting in dependable perfor­
mance and longer engine life.
• Gasoline must be clean and fresh. After a short
period of time, gasoline will chemically breakdown
. and form compounds that cause hard starting and
damage in 2 -cycie engines.
• The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very
important. Too much oil in the mixture will foul the
spark plug.
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CAUTION;
I Too 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 oii directly in the fuel tank.
3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
POULAN/WEED EATER 40:1, 2 -cycIe engine oil is
strongly recommended. Available in the following
convenient container sizes. POULAN/WEED EATER
40:1, 2*cycie engine oil should be mixed as follows;
3.2 oz. Container. . . .Mix with 1 gallon gasoline
8 oz. Container... Mix with 2-1/2 gallons gasoline
If none of the above oils are available, use a good
quality, 2 -cycle, air cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio
of 16:1 (8 oz. oil to 1 gallon gasoline).
If POULAN/WEED EATER oii is not available, use
other “POULAN” or “WEED EATER” branded 2-cycle
engine oils at their recommended mixture as fisted on
the container.
4. DO NOT USE:
• NMMA Oil — National Marine Manufacturers
Association (formerly BIA)
Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle, air­
cooled engines and can cause engine damage.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL —
Does not have proper additives for 2-cycie, air­
cooled engines and can cause engine damage.
CAUTION
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, do not leave fuel in the unit when storing
for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See the “Storage” section for addi­
tional information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage can occur.
5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
a. Pour 1/2 of the regular unleaded gasoline to be used
into an approved, marked container. Do not mix gaso­
line and oil directly into the fuel tank.
b. Add entire measure of engine oil.
c. Close fuel container tightly. Shake for one minute.
d. Slowly open fuel container.
e. Add remainder of gasoline.
f. Close fuel container tightly and shake again.
g. Slowly open fuel container.
h. Slowly remove the fuel cap.
i. Fill the tank using a spout or funnel.
j. Reinstall the fuel cap securely. 9