Poulan 220 260 Chainsaw Owners Manual

FUELING & LUBRICATION
STARTING
WARNING:
The chain  must  not
WARNING:   Remove fuel cap slow-
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
This
engine
is   certified   to   operate  on
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline must  be mixed with a good quality
To stop  the  engine  move  the ON/STOP
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine
oil.
We
switch to the STOP position.
recommend Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil. If
you do  not use this  oil, use  a good quality
To start the engine  hold the saw firmly  on
the  ground as  illustrated.    Make  sure the
chain is free  to turn without  contacting  any
object.
2-cycle
air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of  40:1.  A  40:1 ratio is  obtained by
mixing  3.2  onces  of  oil   with  1  gallon  of
unleaded gasoline.  Included with this saw is
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil.   Pour  the entire  contents  of this
container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve
the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel  follow  the  instructions  printed  on  the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules  listed  under  HANDLE  FUEL  WITH
CAUTION.
Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter  rope
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front
handle
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain  require continuous lubri-
cation.  Lubrication  is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system  when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain.  Too  little  oil will  cause  overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent  of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break.  Do  not let starter rope  snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary  to thin  bar and  chain oil  with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
For cold  weather  starting,  start the  unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle  trigger.
kerosene.
Bar and  chain oil  must be  free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
NOTE:
Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
Genuine Poulan  or Poulan  PROR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against   excessive   wear  from   heat  and
friction.  Poulan or Poulan PROR  oil resists
high  temperature   thinning.    If  Poulan   or
STARTING  A   COLD   ENGINE  (or
warm  engine  after running  out  of
fuel):
NOTE:   In the  following  steps,  when the
choke/fast  idle lever is pulled  out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
Poulan  PROR
bar  and chain  oil  is not
available, use a good grade  SAE 30 oil.
S  Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S
S  Always stop the  engine before  removing
S  Pull out choke/fast idle to the  full extent.
the oil cap.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand 5 times.   Then, proceed to  the next
step.
S
S
IMPORTANT
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
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before  the 5th pull,  stop pulling and
immediately proceed  to the next step.
storage.
Acidic  gas can  damage  the fuel
To
system  of an  engine while  in storage.
S  Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF position).
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
S  Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine  starts.
S  Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds.
Then,  squeeze  and  release
season.
See STORAGE  section  for addi-
throttle trigger to  allow engine to return to
idle speed.
tional information.
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CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals
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Model Year2001
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