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CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Cover

Air Filter

Screws

Cleaning the air filter:

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.

1. Clean the cover and the area around it to

keep debris from falling into the carburetor

chamber when the cover is removed.

2. Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE:

Do not clean filter in gasoline or 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.

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

To replace fuel filter, drain unit by running it dry

of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem-

bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove

it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel

line; reinstall parts.

Fuel Line

Fuel Filter

CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING

SCREWS

Once each year, ensure muffler mounting

screws are secure and tightened properly to

prevent damage.

Mounting

Screw

Holes

Muffler Cover

Screws

1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws from the

muffler cover.

2. Remove the muffler cover.

3. Tighten the 2 muffler mounting screws se-

curely.

4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.

Tighten securely.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

There is no screw for idle adjustment on your

blower. The throttle lever is used to control

engine speed. The throttle lever can be

placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE
or

, FULL THROTTLE or

, and one

intermittent position. If your engine will not run

properly or you require further assistance,

contact an authorized service dealer or call

1--800--554--6723.

STORAGE

WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:

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Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit

before storing or transporting.

S

Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S

Store unit with all guards in place. Position

unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-

dentally cause injury.

S

Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of

children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if

it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

S

Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

S

Store in a clean dry area.

S

Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

Summary of Contents for 545137220

Page 1: ...e seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Poulan PRO 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 545137220 11 30 06 Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions Please...

Page 2: ...heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing WARNING The muffler is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffler muffler guard or surrounding surfaces or allow com bustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so Secure hair above shoulder length Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosing hangi...

Page 3: ...r unit as a vacuum for D Picking up dry material such as leaves grass small twigs and bits of paper D For best results during vacuum use operate your unit at high speed D Move slowly back and forth over the mate rial as you vacuum Avoid forcing the unit intoapileofdebris as this canclog theunit D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results PLAN AHEAD D Always wear eye prot...

Page 4: ...xic materials D To avoid spreading fire do not use near leaf or brush fires fireplaces barbecue pits ashtrays etc D Use only for jobs explained in this manual MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY D Have all maintenance other than the rec ommended procedures described in the in struction manual performed by an autho rized service dealer D Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carbur...

Page 5: ...small end of the elbow tube through the small opening in the bag Small Opening Zipper Opening Elbow Tube Rib NOTE Make sureedge of the smallopening is flush against the flared area of the elbow tube and the rib on the elbow tube is on the bottom 3 Closethezipperonthe bag Make surethe zipper is closed completely 4 Remove blower tube from engine Rib Groove 5 Inserttheelbow tube intothe bloweroutlet ...

Page 6: ...g up on the upper vacuum tube with your other hand Latch Area 3 Remove the vacuum bag 4 Close the vacuum inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed 5 Reinstall the blower tube see BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT 1 Hold the unit as shown with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes 2 Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your right shoulder 3 Extend your...

Page 7: ...el to the engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position After engineattempts tostart movethe choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine starts move choke lever to the RUN position OPERATING POSITION Blower Eye Protection Vacuum OPERATING TIPS S While vacuuming or blowing debris hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from you...

Page 8: ...ainer momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system ofan enginewhile instorage Toav...

Page 9: ... idle Starting could require pulling the starter rope many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If unit still doesn t start refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE WARNING Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold A hot muffler can cause serious burns WARNING Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be fore opening ...

Page 10: ...lter onfuel line reinstall parts Fuel Line Fuel Filter CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING SCREWS Once each year ensure muffler mounting screws are secure and tightened properly to prevent damage Mounting Screw Holes Muffler Cover Screws 1 Loosen and remove the 2 screws from the muffler cover 2 Remove the muffler cover 3 Tighten the 2 muffler mounting screws se curely 4 Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws Tig...

Page 11: ...dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not idle properly 1 Fuel not reaching carburetor 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 3 Crankshaft seals worn 4 Compression low 1 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 2 Contact an authorized service dealer 3 Contact an a...

Page 12: ...e of your small off road engine Your emission con trol system includes parts such as the carbure tor the ignition system and thefuel tank Califor nia only Where a warrantable condition exists Poulan PRO will repair your small off road en gine engine at no cost to you Expenses cov ered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on...

Page 13: ...HOWTO FILEA CLAIM If youhave any ques tions regardingyourwarranty rights andrespon sibilities youshouldcontactyour nearestautho rized service center or call Poulan PRO at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all Poulan PRO ser vice centers Call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Poulan PRO app...

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