Poulan PPB430VS, 545146905 Replace Spark Plug, Replace Fuel Filter, Check Muffler Mounting Screws

Cleaning the air filter:

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

NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position before opening air filter cover.

2.Open air filter cover by pushing button (see illustration). Remove air filter.

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 (0.6 mm). Igni- tion 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 (19 mm) socket wrench.

4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain unit by running it dry of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem- bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel line; reinstall parts.

Fuel Filter

Fuel Line

CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING SCREWS

Once each year, ensure muffler mounting screws are tightened securely to prevent damage.

Muffler

Mounting

Screw

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct 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.

Muffler Cover

Spark Arresting Screen

Hood

Screws

Replace the spark arresting screen every 50 hours of operation or if any damage or breaks in the screen are noted.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the spark ar- resting screen.

1.Remove 3 screws from muffler cover. Remove muffler cover.

2.Loosen and remove 4 screws from the muffler hood.

3.Remove the muffler hood and spark arrest- ing screen.

4.Install new spark arresting screen.

5.Reinstall muffler hood and 4 screws. Tight- en screws securely.

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

NOTE: If any part of the muffler is cracked, broken or damaged, we recommend that the muffler be replaced.

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