Poulan PP3516AVX Check Chain Brake, Clean AIR Filter, Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen

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CHECK CHAIN BRAKE

See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions.

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor- mance of the engine and increases fuel con- 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 replace your air fil- ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op- eration, or annually, whichever comes first.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove cylinder cover.

3.Remove air filter cover and air filter.

4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- pletely before reinstalling.

5.Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.

6.Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

Cylinder

Air FilterCover

Cover

Air Filter

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.Remove the exhaust oulet cover.

3.Remove spark arresting screen. Handle screen carefully to prevent damage.

4.Clean the spark arresting screen gently with a wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.

5.Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts.

6.Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.

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.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove the cylinder cover.

3.Pull off the spark plug boot.

4.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

5.Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).

6.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7.Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

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 removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur.

Spark Exhaust

Arresting Outlet

Screen Cover

Nut

Muffler

Spark

Plug

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and re- assemble.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.

CHAIN SHARPENING

WARNING: Improper chain sharp- ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte- nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Using the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain sawStarting Reminder Chain TensioningPlan Ahead Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionKickback Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pinch-KickbackKickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Front Hand Guard, designed to reduceAttaching the BAR & Chain If AssemblyLoosen Adjusting the tension CuttersOperation Know Your Chain SAWTighten ON/STOPON/STOP Switch Chain Brake Throttle TriggerThrottle LOCK-OUT Chain TensionBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engineBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Inertia activating function controlFelling Large Trees Tree Felling TechniquesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Bucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Cutting a Fallen TreeImportant Points Types of Cutting Used for BuckingService Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing PruningInspect and Clean Unit and Decals General RecommendationsCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsClean AIR Filter Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenChain Adjustment Check Chain BrakeCarburetor Adjustment Tools requiredTo Sharpen Chain RightStorage Load Adjustment Engine Empty fuel tank and refill withPoulan PRO Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission Related Parts Any

PP3516AVX specifications

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