Poulan FL1500 LE instruction manual Maintenance, Storage, Need ASSISTANCE?

MAINTENANCE

We recommend all maintenance, service and adjustments not listed in this manual be per- formed by an authorized service dealer.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SThrottle Lever -- Ensure throttle lever func- tions properly by moving the throttle lever to the STOP position. Make sure engine

stops; then restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Screw

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

1.Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carbure- tor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.

1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.

3.Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.

4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz- ard or affecting engine performance.

For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recom- mend that your muffler be serviced or re- placed by your authorized service dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

There is no screw for idle adjustment on your blower. The throttle lever is used to control engine speed. The throttle lever can be placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE

or , FULL THROTTLE or , and one

intermittent position. If your engine will not run properly or you require further assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call

1-- 800-- 554-- 6723.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

SStore unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heat- ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces,

etc.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Posi- tion unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

SStore unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

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