If replacement is necessary, use only theguide
barspecified foryoursawin the repairparts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow
CHAIN SHARPENING
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.
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.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
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.
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.
S Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
0.025
inches.
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
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.
Spark Plug Boot
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
S Carburetor requires
adjustment
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
properly.
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Air filter dirty.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace plug
and regap.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine
Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
S
smokes
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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