FUELING & LUBRICATION
STARTING
WARNING:
The chain must not
WARNING: Removefuel capslow-
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
ly when refueling.
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
FUELING ENGINE
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be
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! (38 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WeedEater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratiois obtainedbymixing 3.2ounces(95ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleadedgaso-
line. Includedwiththis saw is a3.2ouncecon-
tainer of Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic
oil. Pour the entire contents of this container
into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper
fuel mixture.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
Theseoils will cause enginedamage. When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
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
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
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 enoughoil
for adequate lubrication.
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
Whenpullingthestarterrope,donotusethefull
extentoftheropeas this can causethe ropeto
break. Do not let starter rope snapback. Hold
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidle lever in theFULLCHOKE
position.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PROR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and friction.
STARTING ACOLD ENGINE(or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
Poulan or Poulan PROR
oil resists high
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent,the correct throttlesetting forstarting
is set automatically.
temperature thinning.
IfPoulanorPoulanPROR barandchainoil
is notavailable,useagoodgradeSAE30oil.
ON/STOP SWITCH
S Neverusewasteoil forbarandchainlubri-
(SIDE VIEW)
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
ON
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
STOP
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
1.
2.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
system of an engine while in storage.
To
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
3.
4.
NOTE: If the enginesounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PPB1634, Poulan Pro PPB1838 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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