MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
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.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
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:
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
Outlet
Guide
and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Muffler
Muffler
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
*
Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
Backplate
Bolts
2
tanks of fuel.
Muffler
Gasket
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Bolt Cover
Locknut
Loosen and remove the locknut from the
bolt cover.
Remove the bolt cover.
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
Loosen and remove both
Do not clean filter in gasoline
1.
2.
3.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 10
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A usedairefilter cannever
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
placeyour airfilter withanewoneafterevery
50
comes first.
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
5.
muffler.
screws.
Remove the outlet cover.
BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
Outlet Cover
hoursofoperation,or annually,whichever
Muffler
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
Screws
Remove air filter.
Clean the air filter usinghot soapy water.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater. Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Spark Arresting
Screen
5.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
6.
7.
Remove spark arresting screen.
prove the efficiency of air filter.
Use
Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wirebrush.Replacescreenifany wiresare
broken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
2--cycle
engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
Reinstall air filter.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sureoutletcoverandbothscrews 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
Air Filter
Cover
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
State of California to cause cancer.
10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
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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 | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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