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Service and adjustments, Warning – Poulan 545146926 User Manual

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Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Button

MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-

ING SCREEN

WARNING:

The muffler on this prod-

uct 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.

For normal homeowner use, however, the

muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-

quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we

recommend that your muffler be serviced or

replaced by your authorized service dealer.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug each year to ensure

the engine starts easier and runs better.

Inspect spark plug every 25 hours of usage.

Clean and/or replace as necessary. Set spark

plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition tim-

ing is fixed and nonadjustable.

1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and

discard.

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.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING THE LINE

1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer

head and remove cover and spool.

Tab

Cover

Tap Button

2. Remove any remaining line.

3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Re-

place spool if it is worn or damaged.

4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re-

place line using a 25 feet (8 meters)

length of 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter

Poulan PRO brand line.

5. When installing new line on an existing

spool, hold the spool as shown in the il-

lustration below.

6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert

the bend into the slot in the center rim of

the spool. Ensure line snaps into position

in the slot.

Slot

Spool

7. With your finger between the lines, wrap

the lines evenly and firmly around the

spool in a clockwise direction.

8. Position the lines in the guide slots.

Guide

Slot

Guide Slot

9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit

holes in the sides of the cover.

10. Place the spool in the cover.

Spool

Cover

11. Make sure the lines are not caught be-

tween the rim of the spool and the wall of

the cover.

12. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the

trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into

place.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

Keep others away when

making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer

head or any optional attachment will be spin-

ning during most of this procedure. Wear your

protective equipment and observe all safety

precautions. After making adjustments, the

trimmer head or any optional attachment

must not move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the

factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you

notice any of the following conditions: