Poulan BH 2160 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STORAGE
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
WARNING:   Stop engine and allow
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.
Storeunitwithallguards  inplace.Positionso
that  any sharp  object cannot  accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar  is bent  or cracked, or  when
excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs.
If replacement  is necessary,  use only  the
guide bar specified for your saw in the repair
parts list or on thedecal locatedon thechain
saw.
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  Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwater   heaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
CHAIN SHARPENING
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  Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
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.
Pull off the spark plug boot.
Remove spark  plug from  cylinder and
discard.
5.
Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench.  Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6.
7.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Reinstall
the
cylinder
cover
and
3
NEED ASSISTANCE?
screws. Tighten securely.
Screws
Cylinder
Cover
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
Spark
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
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Product Specification
CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals
Tags
Model Year2005
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- 18 pages
Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandPoulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw
Document File TypePDF
Publisherpoulan.com
Wikipedia's PagePoulan
CopyrightAttribution Non-commercial
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