MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
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:
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
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 removedto avoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
Outlet
Guide
*
Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2
tanks of fuel.
Muffler
Muffler
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Backplate
Bolts
Muffler
Gasket
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine andincreases fuelcon-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions.A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replaceyour air fil-
ter withanew oneafter every 50hours ofop-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
Bolt Cover
Locknut
1.
Loosenandremovethelocknutfromthe
bolt cover.
2.
3.
Remove the bolt cover.
Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler,muffler gasket,out-
let guide and backplate. Notice the ori-
entationoftheseparts forreassembling.
Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
Loosen and remove both
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
muffler.
screws.
Remove the outlet cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
Remove air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry
completely before reinstalling.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
Outlet Cover
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
5.
Muffler
prove the efficiency of air filter.
Use
Screws
2--cycle
engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
Reinstall air filter.
6.
7.
Spark Arresting
Screen
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Cylinder Cover
Screws
6.
7.
Remove spark arresting screen.
Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires
arebrokenor screen is blocked after clea-
ning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
Reinstalloutletcover and 2screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws are
reinstalled correctly (see illustrations) to
prevent damage to the saw. The ex-
haust outlet must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.
Air Filter
8.
9.
Cylinder
Cover
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan BH2160, Poulan LE-Series |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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