CLEANING THE SPARK
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ARRESTING SCREEN
Lubricate bar
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use
whichever comes first.
Check:
S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover
screws.
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:
S Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off
muffler body).
S Remove muffler diffuser and spark arres-
tingscreen assembly. Notice the orienta-
tion of parts for reassembling.
S Clean the spark arrestingscreen with a wire
brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.
S Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
S Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestings-
creen assembly with holes facing up and
toward muffler cover.
S Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
*
Hours of Operation
caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
AIR FILTER
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.
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
BAR MAINTENANCE
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.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5
hours of operation.
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 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 Remove the parts as illustrated below.
S Wash the filter in soap and water. Rinse in
clean cool water. Air dry completely before
reinstalling.
S
Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S Reinstall parts.
S Clean the oil holes and bargroove aftereach
5
hours of operation.
Air Filter
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
Air Filter
Screws
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each
use.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
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 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
Spark Arresting Screen
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.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| 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 |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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