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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance e xcept
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PR O may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to ma intain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR L OOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/S TOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
swit ch functions proper ly by pushing and
releasing the switch. Make sure engine
stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to r eset. Restart
engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Di scontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEANUNIT ANDDE-
CALS
S After each use , inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamaged parts. Clean th eunit a nd
decals using adampclothwithamilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and incr eases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover andthe area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts by pressing button to re-
lease air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazar d or
producingharmful evaporative emissions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry .
5. Replace parts.
Button
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffleron this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As yourunit is used, carbon deposits buildup
on themuf flerand spark arrest ing screen and
must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 h ours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be se rviced or re-
placed by an authorized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion tim ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark igni tion system complies
with the Canadian st andard ICES--002.
1. T wist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug fr om cylinder and
discard.
3. Replace wit h Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.