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Model: 285

MANUFACTURED BY:
Poulan PRO
NASHVILLE, ARKANSAS U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1987
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
2.8 cu. in. (46 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
PISTON STROKE:
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
2 rings used, pn 530-027640
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:
Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
not advertised
WEIGHT:
12 lbs. (5.7 Kg) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Anti-vibration, five point rubber mounts
CHAIN BRAKE:
Manual, later inertia activated
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal, 2 metal shoes
DRIVE TYPE:
Direct
CONSTRUCTION:
Die cast magnesium, injection molded polymer
MAGNETO TYPE:
Electronic, Phelon
CARBURETOR:
Walbro HDA-49
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
K22-HDA
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
D22-HDA, old kit D10-HDA
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Nylon mesh cartridge
STARTER TYPE:
Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Automatic, gear driven adjustable
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
10,000 free with bar and chain installed
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING:
fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
none
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion RCJ-4
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
21 fl. oz. (590 ml)
FUEL OIL RATIO:
50:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
Poulan PRO chain saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH:
.325 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 34LG
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
03 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
16 in. (40 cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
20 in. (50 cm)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Poulan PRO Yellow with Black
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
IPL no. 530-067181
SERVICE MANUAL:

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