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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
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 perfor ms work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
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 a n authorized ser vice dealer for re-
placement o f damaged or worn par ts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
swit ch functions properl y by moving the
swit ch to t he STOP position . Make sure e n-
gine stops; then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue 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 CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, i nspect complete u nit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp clo th w ith a mild d eter-
gent.
S W ipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR F ILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform -
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after eve ry
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area a round it to
keep dirt f rom falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Loosen knob by turning counterclock-
wise . Remove air filter cove r and air fi lter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmful evaporative emissions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. W ash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Replace parts.
Knob
Air filter cover
Air filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The m uffler onthis prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cance r.
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 af fecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the m uffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service. After 50 hours of use , we recom-
mend that your muf fler be serviced 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. In-
spec t spark plug every 25 hours of usage.
Cleanand/orreplaceas necessary.Set spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-
ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
NOTE: This spark igniti on syst em complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylind er and
discard.
3. Replace with Champion RZ -7C spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot .