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. A hot
This
engine
is
certified
to
operate on
operation,
muffler can cause serious burns.
unleaded
gasoline.
Before
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
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 inches (38 --- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing3.2ounces (95ml) ofoilwith1gallon(4
liters) ofunleadedgasoline. Includedwiththis
saw is a 3.2 ounce container ofPoulan/WEED
EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire
contents of this container into 1 gallon of
gasolinetoachievetheproperfuelmixture.DO
NOT USE automotive or boat oil. Theseoils
willcauseenginedamage. Whenmixingfuel
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front
handle
follow
the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.
Right foot through rear 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.
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
Whenpullingthestarterrope,donotusethefull
extentoftheropeas this can causethe ropeto
break. Do not let starter rope snap back. 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 cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel):
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.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chainoilis recommendedtoprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or
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.
ON/STOP SWITCH
Poulan PRO
bar and chain oil is not
(SIDE VIEW)
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
ON
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
STOP
IMPORTANT
1.
2.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
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
Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent
(to the FULL CHOKE position).
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
3.
4.
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
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
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.
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
5.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
tional information.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4018 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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