Poulan Pro 295 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STORAGE
Follow the mix instructions found onstabiliz-
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after  adding  stabilizer.Poulan/Weed Eater
WARNING:
steps after each use:
S  Allow the engine to cool, and secure  the
unit before storing or transporting.
Perform the following
40:1,
2-cycle  engine   oil  (air  cooled)   is
blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use
this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
S  Store chain saw and fuel  in a well venti-
lated area where fuelvapors cannotreach
sparks or openflames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S  Store chain saw with  all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S  Store chain saw well out  of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitfor  storageattheendofthe
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
S  Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S  Store in a clean dry area.
S  Lightly  oil external  metal  surfaces  and
guide bar.
S  Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oilmixture, theoil willsepa-
rate from the gas.
We  recommend  that  you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper  blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S  Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of  40:1,  2-cycle engine  oil  (air  cooled)
through the  spark  plug opening.  Slowly
pullthe starter rope 8to 10times todistrib-
ute oil.
S  Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
S  Clean air filter.
S  Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING  ENGINE in  the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding  the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
S  At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
Fuel stabilizer is anacceptable alternativein
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its duringstorage.Addstabilizer  to thegaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
S  Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S  Replace your gasoline  can if  it starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:  Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremedies  below exceptremedies thatrequire operationof theunit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5.
Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
excessively.
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
2.
Clutch requires repair.
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Model Year2006
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