Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-
cess heatingor burringoftherails occurs.Ifre-
placementis necessary,useonlytheguidebar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Cover
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
Air Filter
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removedto avoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S 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.
Spark
Arresting Outlet
Exhaust
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
Screen
Cover
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Donotcleanfilter ingasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
Nut
Muffler
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine andincreases fuelcon-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions.A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replaceyour air fil-
ter withanew oneafter every 50hours ofop-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
1.
Loosen and remove the nut from the ex-
haust outlet cover.
2.
3.
Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
Removespark arrestingscreen.Handle
screen carefully to prevent damage.
Clean the spark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
breaks are found.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
5.
6.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover,and nut.Tighten nutsecurely.
Remove air filter cover and air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-
adjustable.
5.
6.
Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove the cylinder cover.
Pull off the spark plug boot.
Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro PP3816 AV, Poulan Pro PP4218 AV |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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