Poulan Pro PP333 Trimmer User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance e xcept
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORT ANT: 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 PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to ma intain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK F OR 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 an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by pushing and
releasing the s witch. Make sure engine
stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart
engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use o f unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEANUNITAND DE-
CALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamagedparts. Cleantheunit and
decals using adampcloth withamilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after e very
5 hours of operation.
1. Cleanthe cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Loo sen knob by turning counterclock-
wise.Remove airfilter cover andair filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producing harmfulevaporative emissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allo w filter to dry.
5. Replace parts.
A
ir Filter
Air Filter Cover
Knob
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: Themuffleron thisprod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unitis used, carbon deposits buildup
onthe m ufflerand spark arresting screenand
must be removed toavoid creating a firehaz-
ard or affecting engine performance.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler 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 ea sier and runs better . Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion tim ing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
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.