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
WARNING:
The muffler on this
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
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.
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.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
Spark
Exhaust
Arresting Outlet
Screen
Cover
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Donotcleanfilter ingasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
Nut
Muffler
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 THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
Remove air filter cover and air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
4.
5.
6.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover,and nut.Tighten nutsecurely.
5.
6.
Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP4218AVHD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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