1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
Outlet Cover
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
Remove air filter.
Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of air filter.
Muffler
Screws
5.
Use
Spark Arresting
Screen
2--cycle
engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
Reinstall air filter.
6.
7.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
6.
7.
Remove spark arresting screen.
Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wirebrush.Replacescreenifany wiresare
broken or screen is blocked aftercleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
Cylinder
Air Filter
Cover
8.
9.
Screws
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws arere-
installed correctly (see illustrations) to
prevent damage to the saw. The ex-
haust outlet must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.
Cylinder
Cover
Outlet Cover
Exhaust
Outlet
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
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.
10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
12.
Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten
securely.
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
Outlet
Guide
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
Muffler
Muffler
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
Backplate
Bolts
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Muffler
Gasket
Idle Speed--T
Bolt Cover
Locknut
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
1.
Loosen and remove the locknut from the
bolt cover.
Remove the bolt cover.
2.
3.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, out-
let guide and backplate. Notice the ori-
entation of these parts for reassembling.
Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
4.
5.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
muffler.
screws.
Loosen and remove both
authorized service
1--800--554--6723.
dealer
or
call
Remove the outlet cover.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro 221 LE |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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