Poulan 210 - Manual (Page 9)

4. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a. Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank
to ensure that there will be sufficient oil for the
chain whenever you start and run the saw.
b. The saw will normally use approximately one
tank of bar and chain oil for each tank of fuel
mixture. If less oil is used, check for a plugged oil
hole in the guide bar.
c. Keep sawdust and debris cleaned from the oil
holes in the guide bar to allow an adequate oil
flow to the bar and chain.
d. Keep spilled and spattered oil wiped from the
unit to avoid sawdust and debris build-up. Pay
particular attention to oil on the fan housing and
starter assembly to avoid overheating the engine.
e. It is normal for some oil to appear under the
saw after the engine stops. This is excess oil
draining from the bar and chain when the saw is
not in use.
I
OPERATION - Fueling Your Engine
BEFORE FUELING ENGINE:
A
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HAlS-
DLING INFORMATION IN THE WARN­
INGS
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE
SAFETY RULES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL YOUR UNIT; CALL THE CUS­
TOMER
ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT
1-800-554-6723.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on this product requires a fuel
mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
engine oil for lubrication of the bearings and other mov­
ing parts. The correct fuel/oil mixture is 40; I (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.
Ga.soline and oil must be premixed in a clean container
approved for gasoline. Always use fresh regular unlead­
ed gasoline.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED OIL
POULAN PRO 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil is strongly rec­
ommended. POULAN PRO oil is specially blended with
fuel stabilizers and reduced smoke additives.
• Fuel stabilizers protect the fuel from oxidation and
the formation of gum and varnish.
• Under average conditions, regular unleaded gasoline
stays fresh for only 30 to 60 days out of the refinery.
• PO.yLANPRO 40;I, 2-cycle engine oil with fuel sta­
bilizers will extend the fuel life up to 5 times.
If POULAN PRO 40; 1, 2-cycIe engine oil is not avail­
able, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil, formulated
far AIR-COOLED engines, that has a recommended
fuel mixture 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 Fuel Mixture Chart for correct mixture.
•
Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank
of the engine.
FOR ONE GALLON OF FUEL;
• Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2-cycle engine oil
into an empty container approved for gasoline.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the
container, then securely replace the cap. Shake the
container momentarily to assure oil is thoroughly
mixed. The fuel is ready for use.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
Gasoline Oil ffl. oz.)
1 gallon 3.2
2.5 gallons 8.0
40:1 FuehOil Mix Ratio
NOTE: Measure fuel correctly. Fuel containers can hold
more than the manufacturer’s specified amount. If too
much gasoline is in the container, the resulting gas-
to-oil mix will not be correct for proper engine opera-
tion.