6.
Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires
are broken or screen is blocked after
cleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sureoutletcoverandbothscrews arere-
installed correctly to prevent damage to
the saw (see illustrations). The exhaust
outlets must face the chain brake (bar
side) of the saw.
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
7.
8.
S Cleantheoilholes andbargrooveaftereach
5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Outlet Cover
Oil Holes
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
Exhaust Outlets
Exhaust Outlets must face
chain brake (bar side) of chain saw
S
Whenrailtopis uneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
9.
Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
10.
Reinstall backplates, muffler gasket and
muffler using muffler bolts. Tighten until
secure.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
11.
12.
13.
Reinstall bolt cover and locknut.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs.
Ifreplacementis necessary,useonly theguide
bar specifiedfor your saw intherepair parts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw.
Reinstall
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
ing during mostof this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
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 Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow).
Pull off the spark plug boot.
Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5.
Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
wrench.
Tighten securely. Spark plug
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
gap should be 0.025 inches.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Reinstallthecylindercoverand3screws
Tighten securely.
6.
7.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
call
authorized
service
dealer
or
1--800--554--6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to oneside, has to beforced
throughthecut,or beenrunwithanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. A wornbar willdam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
Spark Plug Boot
To maintain guide bar:
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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