STORAGE
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
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 Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
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.
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.
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:
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 Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
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.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
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.
Follow the mix instructions found onstabiliz-
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro PP4218 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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