FUELING & LUBRICATION
STARTING
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-
WARNING:
The chain must not
ly when refueling.
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
FUELING ENGINE
engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Before operation,
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
This
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
unleaded
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine
oil.
We
recommend Poulan PROR brand oil. If you
do not use this oil, use a good quality 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). DO NOT USE automotive or boat
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.
Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.
oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
When mixing fuel follow the instructions
printed on the container. Always read and
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.
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
kerosene.
Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
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
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
Poulan PROR
bar and chain oil is not
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel):
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
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.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
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
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand 5 times, then push the choke/fast idle
lever in completely (to the OFF position).
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
To
system of an engine while in storage.
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 Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds.
Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer
Bulb
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 221 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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