Poulan Pro 295 muffler stuck

[TubaLibre]

Total newb here, overwhelmed by this vast and informative forum!
I have a Poulan Pro 295, built in 2001. Serial number ends with -4, so I thought it was a Type 4, but my muffler doesn't match the manual. The muffler is held on by two long screws with 5/16" hex heads, with no other visible fasteners. The screws come out easily, but then nothing will come off. I looks like maybe the shell should come apart but it is stuck hard. I don't want to wreck it because it looks like it might be hard to replace the parts. Is there a trick for getting these apart? Many thanks!

 

[grizz55chev]

Total newb here, overwhelmed by this vast and informative forum!
I have a Poulan Pro 295, built in 2001. Serial number ends with -4, so I thought it was a Type 4, but my muffler doesn't match the manual. The muffler is held on by two long screws with 5/16" hex heads, with no other visible fasteners. The screws come out easily, but then nothing will come off. I looks like maybe the shell should come apart but it is stuck hard. I don't want to wreck it because it looks like it might be hard to replace the parts. Is there a trick for getting these apart? Many thanks!

Not well versed in you particular model, but I bet a sharp tap with the handle of a screwdriver might break the bond. They sometimes get " glued " on !

 

[TubaLibre]

Not well versed in you particular model, but I bet a sharp tap with the handle of a screwdriver might break the bond. They sometimes get " glued " on !

Thanks very much! I have tapped to no avail. Currently letting some penetrating oil soak in.

 

[scottr]

Thanks very much! I have tapped to no avail. Currently letting some penetrating oil soak in.

There is a third screw holding the back half of the muffler to the engine .
You are correct in soaking the muffler front to back junction with penetrating oil . The carbon needs softening .

 

[TubaLibre]

There is a third screw holding the back half of the muffler to the engine .
You are correct in soaking the muffler front to back junction with penetrating oil . The carbon needs softening .

Thanks! I'll give it some time.

 

[scottr]

Thanks! I'll give it some time.

You're welcome .
It takes about 15 minutes with ATF .

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

The front half should come off. There is a diffuser with a screen between the halves and the back is held by a third bolt in the back half. While you got it apart might as well drill the holes in the diffuser a tad larger [emoji6].


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