wAWARNING:
Disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
mah_tenance
except
for carburetor
adjustments.
HELPFUL
TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have
all
the rec-
ommended
maintenance
described
in the instruction
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.
!t is your
re-
sponsibility
to maintain
and
perform
general maintenance.
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF
Switch
- Ensure ON/OFF
switch
functions
properly
by movh_g the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Disconth_ue
use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris
Shield
- Discontinue
use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DE-
CALS
• After each use, inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged
parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• 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 every
5 hours of operation.
1.
Clean the cover and the 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 hazard
or
producing
harmful 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.
utt°nAi r
r Cover
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
A0kWARNING:
Themuffleronthisprod-
uct
contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up
on the muffler and spark arresting
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 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler
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. Set
spark
plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 ram). Igni-
tion timing 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.
Reinstallthe
spark plug boot.
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