CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
S
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
authorized service dealer. Damagewill occurif
you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
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
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 necessary
to service your bar. A worn bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.
0.025
inches.
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in
theSTOPposition,thenclean allsawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
Spark
Plug Boot
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
Spark
Plug
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
STORAGE
S Clean the oil holes and bargroove aftereach
5
hours of operation.
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
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.
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each
use.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
S Burring of guide barrails is a normal process
of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat
file.
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 When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
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 Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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.
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.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
SPARK PLUG
Call 1--800--554--6723.
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer.
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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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