Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use
ING SCREEN
Check:
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
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:
Outlet
Guide
Muffler
Muffler
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arrestor screen
Backplate
Bolts
Muffler
Gasket
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Bolt Cover
Locknut
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
S Loosen and remove the locknut from the
*
Hours of Operation
bolt cover.
S Remove the bolt cover.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
S
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outlet
guide and backplate. Notice the orienta-
tion of these parts for reassembling.
S Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
muffler. Loosen and remove both screws.
S Remove the outlet cover.
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
Outlet Cover
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
5
hours of operation.
Muffler
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.
Screws
Spark Arresting
Screen
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
S
Remove spark arresting screen.
Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire
brush. Replace screen if any wires are bro-
ken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
S Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use
2--cycle
engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
S
S
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws arerein-
stalled correctly (see illustrations) to pre-
vent damage to the saw. The exhaust
outlet must face the chain brake (bar side)
of the saw.
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
S Reinstall parts.
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Screws
Outlet Cover
Exhaust
Outlet
Cylinder
Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
S Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
State of California to cause cancer.
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.
S Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
S Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten
securely.
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Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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Tags | Poulan Pro 220 LE, Poulan Pro 260 LE |
Model Year | 2002 |
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Document Type | Owner's Manual |
Language | English |
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Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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