Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen; Carburetor Adjustment - Poulan Pro 2002-11 Instruction Manual

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of air filter. Use
2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
6. Reinstall air filter.
7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Air Filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING:
The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
Outlet
Guide
Muffler
Backplate
Muffler
Gasket
Bolt Cover
1. Loosen and remove the locknut from the
bolt cover.
2. Remove the bolt cover.
3. 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.
4. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
muffler. Loosen and remove both
screws.
5. Remove the outlet cover.
Outlet Cover
Screws
Spark Arresting
Screen
6. Remove spark arresting screen.
7. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires are
Cylinder
broken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
Cover
8. Reinstall spark arresting screen.
Screws
9. Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws are re-
installed correctly (see illustrations) to
prevent damage to the saw.
Cylinder
haust outlet must face the chain brake
Cover
(bar side) of the saw.
Exhaust
Outlet
Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw
10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
12. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten
securely.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
Muffler
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
Bolts
justing procedure.
Idle Speed- -T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
Locknut
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service
1--800--554--6723.
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BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER
Muffler
The ex-
Outlet Cover
The chain will be mov-
dealer or call