Poulan Pro 230 Operator's Manual page 13

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 service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.
S Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of
operation
S Remove sawdust from bar groove periodi-
cally with a wire or putty knife.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
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
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ7Y. The spark plug gap is "0.25.
Use spark plug
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
Engine will not
S Ignition switch off.
start or will run
S Engine flooded.
only a few
seconds after
S Fuel tank empty.
starting.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching
. carburetor.
Engine will S Carburetor requires
not idle . adjustment
properly. S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Air filter dirty.
Engine will not
S Spark plug fouled.
accelerate,
lacks power,
S Carburetor requires
or dies under
adjustment.
a load.
S Too much oil mixed with
Engine
. gasoline.
smokes
excessively.
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 fuel from the
S
unit. Start engine and allow to run until it
stops.
S Clean 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.
S Do 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.
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION
: It is important to prevent gum de-
posits 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.
REMEDY
S Move ignition switch to ON.
S See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S Install new spark plug.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace plug
and regap.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
.
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
. correct fuel mixture.
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