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Model: 8500 CANADA

MANUFACTURED BY:
POULAN/WEED EATER
SHREVEPORT, LA U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1984
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
5.2 cu. in. (85ccm)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
2.066 in. (52.48mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.562 in. (39.69mm)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
not advertised
WEIGHT:
17.5 lbs. (8.0 kg) Powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Anti-Vibration
CHAIN BRAKE:
Mechanical
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal, 3 metal shoes
DRIVE TYPE:
Direct
CONSTRUCTION:
Die cast Magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:
Electronic, flywheel type
CARBURETOR:
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Nylon mesh element
STARTER TYPE:
Poulan automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Automatic gear driven
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
SPARK PLUG GAP:
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
FUEL OIL RATIO:
40:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular automotive
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Poulan chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
3/8 in
CHAIN TYPE:
Poulan
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
16 in.
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
36 in.
COLOUR SCHEME:
Poulan Lime Green and Black in U.S.
Orange and Black in Canada
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:


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