CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use
Check:
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication. . . . . . . Before each use
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use
For damaged parts . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
For loose fasteners. . . Before each use
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Outlet
Guide
Muffler
Muffler
Backplate
Bolts
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arrestor screen
Muffler
Gasket
Bolt Cover
Locknut
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
S Loosen and remove the locknut from the
bolt cover.
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
S Remove the bolt cover.
S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outlet
guide and backplate. Notice the orienta-
tion of these parts for reassembling.
S Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
muffler. Loosen and remove both screws.
S Remove the outlet cover.
*
Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
Outlet Cover
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Muffler
Screws
Cleaning the air filter:
Spark Arresting
Screen
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
S Remove spark arresting screen.
5
hours of operation.
S Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire
brush. Replace screen if any wires are bro-
ken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
S Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-
moved.
S
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
S Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws are re-
installed correctly (see illustrations) to pre-
vent damage to the saw. The exhaust
outlet must face the chain brake (bar side)
of the saw.
S Remove the parts as illustrated below.
S Wash the filter in soap and water.
Cylinder
Air Filter
Cover
Screws
Outlet Cover
Exhaust
Outlet
Cylinder
Cover
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
S Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
damaged.
S
Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
S Reinstall bolt cover and locknut.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 2250, Poulan 2450, Poulan 2550, Poulan LE-Series |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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