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OPERATION
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BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLING
INFORMATION
IN THE SAFETY
RULES
SECTION
ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL
HANDLING SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
FUEL
YOUR UNIT; SEEK
HELP
FROM
SOMEONETHAT
DOES UNDERSTAND THE
FUEL HANDLING SECTION OR CALL THE
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE
AT
1-800-235-5878,
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
For maximum guide bar and chain life,we recommendyou
use Craftsman chain saw bar oil. if Craftsmanbar oil is not
available, you may use a goodgrade SAE30 oiluntilyou are
able to obtain Craftsman brand,The oi! outputis automati-
cally metered during operation.Your saw will use approxi-
mately one tank of bar oil for everytank of fuel mix. Always
fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine on thisproductrequiresa fuel mixture
of
regular
unleeded
gasoline and a quality 40:1
2-cycle engine oi! (AIR-COOLED) for lubrication of the bear-
ings and other moving parts.The correctfuel/oil mixture is
40:1 (see Fuel Mixture Chart).Too littleoilorthe incorrectoil
type will cause poor performanceand may causethe engine
to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oll must be premixed in a clean approvedfuel
container.Always use fresh regularunleadedgasoline.
This engine is certified to operateon unleadedgasoline.
IMPORTANT:
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to oil/gasseparation and for-
marion of acids during storage.Acidicgas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbefore storage
for 30 days or longer, Drain the gas tank, then run the fuel
out of the carburetor and fuel lines by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops. Use fresh fuel next season.
See STORAGE instructionsfor additionalinformation. N ever
use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizeris an acceptablea.ltemativein minimizingthe
formation of fuel gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabiliz-
er to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always fol-
towthe fuel mix ratiofound on the stabilizercontainer. Run
engine at teast5 minutes afteradding stabilizerto allow the
stabilizerto reach the carburetor. Y ou do not have to drain
the fuel tankfor storageifyou are using fuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended w_ fuel stabilizers. I f you do not use this
Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)is
stronglyrecommended. T his oil is specificallyblended with
fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability (extends fuel I_fe
up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke.
If CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycleengi_neoil (AIR-COOLED).is
not avellabie, use a good quality 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-
COOLED) that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOAT OILS (NMMA, BIA, etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle
(AIR-COOLED) engines and can cause engine damage.
GASOLINE
AND OIL MIXTURE
• MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS:
• Consultchart for correctquantities.
• Do not mix gasolineand oil directlyin the unit'sfuel tank,
FOR ONE GALLON:
• Pour 3,2 ounces of high quality,40:1 2-cycle engine oil
(AIR-COOLED) into an empty, approved one gallon
gasolinecontainer.
• Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the gallon
container,then securelyreplace the cap.
• Shake the corttainet'momentadly.
• The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be
added at this time if desired;follow mixing instructionson
the label+
FUEL MIXTURE
CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
I
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Oil (fLoz.I
1 gallon
3.2
2.5 gallons
8.0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified
amount. If too much gasolineis in the container, the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper
engine operation.
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