Poulan TE450 Clean Air Filter, Check For Loose, Fasteners And Parts, Check For Damaged Or, Labels

angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the	the surfaces being swept and move the tool
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.	from side to side.
This technique increases line wear.	Sweeping
Scalping
MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing	EDGING-- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi-
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
	tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
	only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
	force trimmer line into work area.
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
		Edging
Mowing

SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above

WARNING: Disconnect the spark	CLEAN AIR FILTER
	A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
plug before performing maintenance except	ance and increases fuel consumption and
for carburetor adjustments.	harmful emissions. Always clean after every
CHECK FOR LOOSE	5 hours of operation.
FASTENERS AND PARTS	1.	Clean the cover and the area around it to
		keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
S Spark Plug Boot
		chamber when the cover is removed.
S Air Filter
	2.	Remove parts as illustrated.
S Housing Screws
	NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
S Assist Handle Screws
	producing harmful evaporative emissions, do
S Debris Shield
	not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
	solvent.
WORN PARTS	3.	Wash the filter in soap and water.
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-	4.	Allow filter to dry.
placement of damaged or worn parts.	5.	Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze
S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP		the filter to distribute oil.
switch functions properly by pushing and	6.	Replace parts.

releasing the switch. Make sure engine	Air Filter
stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart		Screws
engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel

	tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S	Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if		Air Filter Cover
	debris shield is damaged.
		REPLACE SPARK PLUG
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
		Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
LABELS
		the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
S	After each use, inspect complete unit for
		spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
	loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
		fixed and nonadjustable.
	labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
		1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
	gent.
		2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
S	Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
			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.

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