2001 Poulan Pro 220 260 Chainsaw Owners Manual

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STORAGE
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.  Store unit and fuel
in an area  where fuel vapors  cannot reach
sparks or open  flames from water  heaters,
electric  motors or  switches,  furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that  any  sharp object  cannot  accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when  the groove is worn,
the guide baris bent orcracked,orwhenexce-
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-
placement is necessary, use onlythe guidebar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
S  Before storing, drain all fuel from  the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
S  Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent  and
sponge to clean the plastic  surfaces.
S
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires  special  tools.  We  recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is  fixed and nonadjustable.
Donot store the unit orfuel in a closed area
SPARK PLUG
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces,  etc.
The  spark  plug  should be  replaced  each
year to ensure the  engine starts easier and
runs better.
S  Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
S  Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
S  Remove the cylinder cover.
S  Pull off the spark plug boot.
S  Remove spark plug from  cylinder and dis-
card.
dren.
CAUTION:
It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such  as  the carburetor,  fuel filter,  fuel
hose,  or  fuel  tank  during  storage.  Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to  fuel mixture  separation  and  formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
S  Replace with  Champion  RCJ--7Y  spark
plug and tighten  securely  with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0.025
inches.
S  Reinstall the spark plug boot.
S  Reinstall the cylinder  cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Spark
Call 1--800--554--6723.
Plug Boot
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized  service dealer.
Spark
Plug
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:  Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing  all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
Ignition switch off.
S  Move  ignition switch to ON.
S  See  “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
S
S
Engine flooded.
seconds after
starting.
Fuel tank empty.
S  Fill  tank with correct fuel mixture.
S  Install  new spark plug.
S
S
Spark plug not firing.
S  Fuel not reaching
S
Check for dirty fuel filter;  replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
carburetor.
Engine will
not idle
Carburetor requires
adjustment
S
Contact an authorized  service dealer.
S
S
properly.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Contact an authorized  service dealer.
S
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
S  Air filter dirty.
S  Clean  or replace air filter.
S  Spark plug fouled.
S  Clean  or replace plug
and regap.
S  Carburetor requires
S  Contact  an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
.
S
Too much oil mixed with
S
Empty fuel tank and refill  with
gasoline.
correct fuel mixture.
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