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or on the decal located on the chain saw .
CHAIN SHAR PENING
Chain sharpening is acomplicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you referchain sharpeningto aprofessional
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 of f the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug andtighten with a 3 /4inch (19 mm)
socket wrench. Tighten securely. Spark
plug gapshould be0.025 inch(0.6mm).
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstallthecylindercoverand3screws
Tighten securely.
Spark Plug Boot
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Al low the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
latedarea wherefuelvapors cannotreach
sparksoropenflamesfromwaterheaters,
electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitforstorageattheendofthe
season orif it willnot be usedfor 3 0days or
more.
If your chain saw is t obe stored for aperiod
of time:
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Oilthechainand wrapit inheavy paper or
cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuelstabilizer isanacceptablealternativein
minimizing theformation of fuel gumdepos-
itsduringstorage.Addstabilizertothegaso-
line inthe fueltank or fuelstoragecontainer.
Follow themixinstructions foundonstabiliz-
ercontainers.Run engineat least 5minutes
after adding stabilizer .
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycleengine
oil (aircooled) is blendedwith fuelstabilizer .
If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageofyourgas/
oilmixture, theoil willsepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Rem ove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through t he spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthestarterrope8to10times todistrib-
ute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
andbolts. Replaceany damaged,broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.