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
FUELING & LUBRICATION
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
FUELING ENGINE
tional information.
WARNING: Removefuel capslow-
ly when refueling.
STARTING
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
2--cycle
synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
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.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratiois obtainedby mixing3.2ounces (95ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-
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.
Use only 15″ -- 18″ (38 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
Theseoils willcause enginedamage. When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
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
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
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 re-
wind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
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.
GenuinePoulanRbarandchainoilisrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanR
oil resists high temperature thinning.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
IfPoulanR bar andchainoilis notavailable,
use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
S Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
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:
In the following steps, when the
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan BH2160, Poulan LE-Series |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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