STORAGE
Follow the mix instructions found onstabiliz-
WARNING:
Perform the following
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
steps after each use:
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.
If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuelvapors cannotreach
sparks or openflames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oilmixture, theoil willsepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitfor storageattheendofthe
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
ENGINE
S
Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthe starter rope 8to 10times todistrib-
ute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
Fuel stabilizer is anacceptable alternativein
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its duringstorage.Addstabilizer to thegaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan BH, Poulan P3314, Poulan P3314WS, Poulan P3314WSA, Poulan P3416, Poulan P3516PR, Poulan P3818AV, Poulan P4018AV, Poulan P4018WM, Poulan P4018WT |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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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 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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