Bar Maintenance - Poulan Pro 2055 Instruction Manual

Ifyou r equire further assistance orare unsure
about perfon-ning this p rocedure, contact your
authorized service dealeror call
1-800-554-6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
Ifyour saw cuts t oone s ide, has t obe forced
through the cut, or been run w ith a n improper
amount ofbar l ubrication itmay b eneces-
sary to service your bar. Aworn bar will dam-
age y our chah_ and m ake cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
inthe STOP position, then c lean all s awdust
from the guide bar and s procket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
• Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake, Remove bar and c hain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From _ 1_
Guide Bar _ov__ '_
Oil Holes o Q
• 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.
_"_ File Rail
Edges_"- n n
and Sides I U I
Square I I
Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-
ss heating or burdng 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.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inch (0.6 mm).
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Spark
Plug Boot
Cover
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 unitwith 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 unit.
Start engine and a_low to run until it stops.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
HELPFUL TIP
Duringstorageofyourgas/ I
I_I_ oil mixture, the oil will sepa: I
'1_1_ rate from the gas. I
L_/_!]I_'I_] We recommen d that you I
_VJ shake the gas can weekly I
to insure proper blending of I
the gas and oil. I
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 dealer or place of purchase.
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