Poulan 1975, 2155, 2150PR BAR Maintenance, Chain Sharpening, Ignition Timing, Spark Plug, Storage

If you require further assistance or are unsure

about performing this procedure, contact your

authedzed service dealer or cal 1-800-554-8723

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- sary to serviceyour bar. A worn bar will dam- age your chain and make cutting difficult.

After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in the STOP position, then clean nil sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole

To maintain guide bar:

• MoveON/STOPswitohtothe STOP posi- tion.

•Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from saw.

•Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar G_o_F__

Oil Holes

•Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file.

•When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file to re- store square edges and sides

and Sides

'_ File SquareRailEdges _ rL[]

Worn Groove Correct Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guido bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-

ssheating or burring of the rails occurs If re- placement is necessary, use onIy the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires speciaI 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

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover

2.Remove the cylinder cover

3.Pull off the spark plug boot.

g.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

5.Rep}ace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap shouId be 0.025 inch (0.8 ram).

6.Reinstall the spark pIug boot.

7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

ScrewsCylinder

STORAGE

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 Store unit with all guards in place. Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally

cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children.

•Before storing, drain all fueI from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops

•Clean the unit before stodng. Pay particu- lar attention to the air intake area, keeping tt free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

•Do not store the unit or fuelin a closed area where fueI vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

•Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil- dren.

CAUTION: _ _s important to prevent gum

deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, f_el fi_ter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. A_cohol blended fuels (cal_ed gasohol or using ethanol or methano 9 can attract moisture which leads to fuet mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-8723.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer or place of purchase.

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