QuestionI have a poulan 3400 saw that was just given to me. If I recall, these don't
require a gas/oil mix. Is that correct? If not, can you tell me the proper mix
ratio?
AnswerHello Charles:
This Unit Does Use 2 Cycle Oil. The OEM Suggest Starting with 32:1 Ratio and Decreasing the Oil Ratio if the Engine Smokes a Lot or if Excess Oil Runs Out of the Muffler During or After Use. However, All Two Stroke Engines will use a 50 to 1 Ratio using Today's Two Stroke Oils. I once used an Old Chainsaw probably from the 1960s, that had a sticker on it that said to use a 25 to 1 Fuel/Oil Ratio, but that would have been using Two Stroke Oils of the Time Period the Chainsaw was Manufactured. In that Chainsaw I used 50 to 1 Ratio with no problems. Today's Two Stroke Oils compared to Yesteryears are more Efficient at Lubricating. It is like comparing Today's Synthetic Motor Oil to Motor Oils of Decades ago. All the Equipment I use in Landscaping, anything from a Weed Eater, Leaf Blower, Chainsaw, Hedge Trimmer, use 40 to 1 ratio, and I use all types of makes and models, Stihl, Homelite, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa, and Echo, Sears. I mix up a 5 Gallon Fuel can and use it in all of the Equipment for my Customers and for my Landscaping. I like my Fuel/Oil Ratio a Little Heavy, so I use a 40:1 Ratio. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
