File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
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 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.
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws
(15-20
Screws
in/lbs).
NEED ASSISTANCE?
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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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 221 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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