Poulan Pro 220 260 LE Chainsaw Owners Manual

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
SPARK PLUG
The  spark  plug  should be  replaced  each
year to ensure the  engine starts easier and
runs better.
Your  carburetor   is  equipped   with  limiter
caps.
Carburetor  adjustment  is a  compli-
cated task.   We recommend  that  you take
your unit  to an  Authorized  Service Dealer.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
S
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.S
Remove the cylinder cover.
S
Pull off the spark plug boot.
BAR MAINTENANCE
S  Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of  bar lubrication  it may be  neces-
sary to service your bar. A wornbar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting  difficult.
After each use,  ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket  hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S
Replace  with  Champion  RCJ--7Y spark
plug  and tighten  with  a  3/4 inch  socket
wrench  (10-12   ft/lbs).  Spark  plug   gap
should be 0.025 inches.
S
Reinstall the spark plug  boot.SReinstall
the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in/
lbs).
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
S  Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
Spark
Plug Boot
S  Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake.  Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S  Clean the  oil holes  and bar groove  after
Spark
Plug
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
STORAGE
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
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.
S  Add lubricant to  sprocket hole after  each
use.
S  Burring  of  guide  bar  rails  is   a  normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
S  When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
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  Donot store the unit orfuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces,  etc.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide  bar is  bent or  cracked,  or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
If  replacement  is necessary,  use only  the
guide bar specified for your saw in the repair
parts list or on the decal located on the chain
saw.
S  Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION:  Itisimportant  toprevent gumde-
posits 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.
CHAIN SHARPENING
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.
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Model Year2001
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