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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 andchain life,we recommendyou
use Craftsman chain saw bar oil.if Craftsmanbar oilisnot
available,you may usea goodgradeSAE30 oiluntilyou are
able to obtain Craftsman brand,The oi! outputis automati-
cally metered during operation.Your saw willuse approxi-
mately one tank of bar oilforeverytankof fuelmix.Always
fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.
GASOLINE
The two-cycle engine onthisproductrequiresa fuel mixture
of regular unleeded gasoline and a quality 40:1
2-cycle engine oi!(AIR-COOLED) forlubricationof the bear-
ings and other movingparts.The correctfuel/oilmixture is
40:1 (see Fuel MixtureChart).Toolittleoilorthe incorrectoil
typewillcause poor performanceand maycausethe engine
to overheat and seize.
Gasoline and oll must be premixedina cleanapprovedfuel
container.Always use fresh regularunleadedgasoline.
This engine is certifiedto operateon unleadedgasoline.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, whichleads to oil/gasseparationand for-
marion of acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damage the
fuel system of an engine whilein storage.To avoid engine
problems, the fuel systemshouldbe emptiedbefore storage
for 30 days or longer,Drain the gas tank, then run the fuel
out of the carburetor and fuel lines bystarting the engine
and letting it run until it stops. Use fresh fuel nextseason.
See STORAGE instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never
use engine or carburetor cleanerproductsinthefuel tankor
permanent damage may occur.
FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel stabilizerisan acceptablea.ltemativein minimizingthe
formation offuel gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabiliz-
er togasolineinfuel tankorstoragecontainer. Alwaysfol-
towthe fuel mix ratiofound on the stabilizercontainer. Run
engineat teast5 minutesafteraddingstabilizerto allowthe
stabilizerto reach the carburetor.Youdo not have to drain
thefuel tankforstorageifyou are usingfuel stabilizer.
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycleengine oil (AIR-COOLED) is
specially blended w_ fuel stabilizers.If you do not use this
Searsoil,you can add a fuelstabilizer to yourfuel tank.
40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL
CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED)is
stronglyrecommended.Thisoil is specificallyblended with
fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability(extends fuel I_fe
upto 5 timeslonger)and reducedsmoke.
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 mixratioof 40:1.
IMPORTANT! Do not use:
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL
• BOATOILS (NMMA, BIA,etc.)
These oils do not have proper additives for 2-cycle
(AIR-COOLED) enginesandcan cause engine damage.
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
• MIX GASOLINE AND OIL AS FOLLOWS:
• Consultchart for correctquantities.
• Do not mixgasolineand oildirectlyin 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 gallonof regular unleadedgasolineto the gallon
container,then securelyreplacethe cap.
• Shake thecorttainet'momentadly.
• The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can be
addedat this time ifdesired;follow mixinginstructionson
thelabel+
FUEL MIXTURE CHART
40:1 Fuel:Oil Mix Ratio
I _ Oil (fLoz.I
1 gallon 3.22.5 gallons 8.0
NOTE: Fuel containers may hold more than the specified
amount.Iftoo much gasolineis in the container, the result-
ing gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper
engineoperation.
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