Poulan Pro PP4218 Chainsaw Owners Manual

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
S
File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving
during most  of this  procedure. Wear  your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
80
˚
60
30
˚
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments  may  be necessary  if
you notice any of the following conditions:
Hook Angle
0.025
(0.65
inch
mm)
S
Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S  Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Rounded
Corner
Idle Speed--T
Right
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
toofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis    tooslow. Ad-
just  speed  until  engine runs  without  chain
movement (idle  too fast)  or stalling (idle  too
slow). The idle speed screw is located  in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S  Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
Too Much Hook Angle
Squared Off
Corner
Wrong
S  Turn idle screw  (T) counterclockwise  to
decrease engine speed.
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook
angle according to the manufacturer’s specifi-
cations for the chain you are using. Improper
hook angle will  increase the chance of  kick-
back which can result in serious injury.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
COOLING SYSTEM
4.
Check and lower depth gauges.
To keep the working temperature as low as
possible  the machine  is  equipped  with a
cooling system.
Depth Gauge Tool
File
The cooling system consists of:
S  Air intake on the starter
Depth Gauge
S  Air guide plate
S  Fins on the flywheel
S  Cooling fins on the cylinder
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.
If the depth gauge  is higher than the
depthgaugetool,fileitleveltothetopof
the depth gauge tool.
S  Cylinder cover (directs  cold air over  the
cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often  in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults  in  the   machine  overheating  which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
S
Maintain  rounded   front  corner  of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE:  The  very top of the  depth
gauge should  be flat  with the  front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
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Product Specification
CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals
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Model Year2009
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- 21 pages
Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandPoulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw
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