Cooling System - Poulan Pro 115153026 Instruction Manual

File Holder
File
Cutter
Depth Gauge
S Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-
lel with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
30˚
Cutter
File Holder Line
S Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first. File from the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
S Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
S File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
Remove Damage
All Cutters
Same Length
Top Plate
S File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
80˚
30˚
Hook Angle
Right
Too Much Hook Angle
Wrong
WARNING:
Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufacturer's
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
90˚
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than the
Cutter
S Maintain rounded front corner of
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1- -800- -554- -6723.
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
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED- -T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed- -T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
Side Plate
too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow. Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
60˚
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
0.025 inch
authorized service dealer or call our customer
(0.65 mm)
assistance help line at 1- -800- -554- -6723.

COOLING SYSTEM

To keep the working temperature as low as
Rounded
possible the machine is equipped with a
Corner
cooling system.
Squared Off
The cooling system consists of:
Corner
S Air intake on the starter
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the
cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
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File
Depth Gauge
depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of
the depth gauge tool.
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE:
The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
The chain will be mov-