MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check:

Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use For damaged parts . . . Before each use For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use For loose fasteners . . . Before each use For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use

Inspect and Clean:

Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours* Spark arresting screen

and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours* Replace spark plug . Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly

*Hours of Operation --

Each hour of operation is approximately 2 tanks of fuel.

AIR FILTER

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

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

5.Lightly oil air filter before installing to im- prove the efficiency of air filter. Use 2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30). Squeeze excess oil from filter.

6.Reinstall air filter.

7.Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws. TIghten securely.

 

 

 

Air Filter

Cylinder Cover

Screws

 

 

 

 

Cylinder

 

Cover

 

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this 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 removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur.

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- eration or annually, whichever comes first.

Outlet

Guide

 

Muffler

Backplate

Muffler

Bolts

 

 

Muffler

 

Gasket

 

Bolt Cover Locknut

1.Loosen and remove the locknut from the bolt cover.

2.Remove the bolt cover.

3.Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts. Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, out- let guide and backplate. Notice the ori- entation of these parts for reassembling.

4.Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the muffler. Loosen and remove both screws.

5.Remove the outlet cover.

Outlet Cover

BACK VIEW OF

 

MUFFLER

 

Muffler

Screws

 

Spark Arresting

 

Screen

 

6.Remove spark arresting screen.

7.Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush. Replace screen if any wires are broken or screen is blocked after clea- ning.

8.Reinstall spark arresting screen.

9.Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En- sure outlet cover and both screws are reinstalled correctly (see illustrations) to prevent damage to the saw. The ex- haust outlet must face the chain brake (bar side) of the saw.

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Poulan 530165320-01 instruction manual AIR Filter, Cleaning the air filter, Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen

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