INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
Spark
Arresting Outlet
Exhaust
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.
Screen
Cover
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
Nut
Muffler
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Donotcleanfilter ingasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
Cleaning the air filter:
1.
Loosen and remove the nut from the ex-
haust outlet cover.
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.
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.
5.
6.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover,and nut.Tighten nutsecurely.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Remove air filter cover and air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
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.
NOTE: This spark ignition system complies
with the Canadian standard ICES--002.
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.
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Cover
5.
Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/ inch
4
(19
mm) socket wrench. Spark pluggap
Air Filter
should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
Reinstall the spark plug boot.
the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
6.
7.
Reinstall
Cylinder
Cover
Spark
Plug Boot
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
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.
Spark
Plug
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4218AVX |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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