Poulan 221 Chain Sharpening, Ignition Timing, Spark Plug, Need ASSISTANCE?, Need Service PART?

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Worn Groove Correct Groove

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

ssheating or burring of the rails occurs. If re- placement is necessary, use only 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 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 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. S Remove the cylinder cover.

S Pull off the spark plug boot.

S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.

S Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket wrench (10-12 ft/lbs). Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inches.

S Reinstall the spark plug boot.

S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws (15-20 in/lbs).

Screws	Cylinder
Spark	Cover
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug

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.

SBefore storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

SClean 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.

SDo not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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

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.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1--800--554--6723.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your authorized service dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE	CAUSE		REMEDY
Engine will not	S	Ignition switch off.	S	Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run	S	Engine flooded.	S	See “Difficult Starting” in
only a few				Operation Section.
seconds after	S	Fuel tank empty.	S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting.	S	Spark plug not firing.	S	Install new spark plug.
	S	Fuel not reaching	S	Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
		carburetor.		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
				repair or replace.
Engine will	S	Carburetor requires	S	Contact an authorized service dealer.
not idle		adjustment
properly.	S	Crankshaft seals worn.	S	Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	S	Air filter dirty.	S	Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	S	Spark plug fouled.	S	Clean or replace plug
lacks power,				and regap.
or dies under	S	Carburetor requires	S	Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load.		adjustment.	.
Engine smokes	S	Too much oil mixed with	S	Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively.		gasoline.		correct fuel mixture.

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