Poulan 115350727 Blower User Manual


 
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CLEAN AIR F ILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean or replace
air filter after every 5 hours of operation or
yearly , whichever comes first.
Air Filter
Cover
A
ir Filter
Button
Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area a round it to
keep debrisfrom fallinginto thecarburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position
before opening air filter cover.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button
(see illustration). Remove air filter.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline o r other
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace 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 timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
Toreplace fuelfilter,drainunit byrunningit dry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter f rom tank andremove
it fromthefuelline. Installnew f uelfilter onfuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Line
Fuel Filter
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once e ach year, ensure muffler mounting
screws are tightened securely to prevent
damage.
Muffler
Mounting
Screw
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
NOTE: THE SP ARK ARRESTING S CREEN
ON THIS UNIT I S NOT SER VICEABLE.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require replace-
ment. After 50 hours of use, we recommend
that your muffler b e replaced by your authorized
service dealer.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments m aybenecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow enginetoidle. Adjust speeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedif enginestalls ordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
Air
Filter
Cover
Idle Speed Screw
If yourequire furtherassistanceor a reunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.