Poulan 1600 - Manual (Page 19)

j cAUTlO?^ Before replacing the fan housing,
make certain that the ‘‘off” button temunal on the
ignition module is not bent. See insert, Figure 26.
24. Position the “oif ’ button terminal as shown.
Figure 26.
25. Make certain the engine will stop after re­
assembly is completed. Start engine, press the “off’
button.
26. If the engine will not stop, move choke to the‘ 'On”
position, (Figure 8) to stop engine. Dissemble fan
housing and be sure the “off” button terminal (Figure
26) is in the correct position. Reassemble parts.
F. DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION
• Lubricate the Flexible Drive Shaft:
— After each ten (10) hours of operation.
— Before operating if the unit has been stored for
90 days or longer.
• Use only WEED EAUER® Flex Shaft Lube —
Part No. 30102.
NOTE: A tube of “Flex Shaft Lube” has been supplied
with your unit to be used after the first 10 hours of
operation.
• Use the following procedure for best results:
A warning
If engine has just been operated, avoid touching the muf­
fler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the Clamp Bolt and
remove the Drive Shaft Housing from the Engine
Shroud. Figure 1.
2. Remove the Flexible Drive Shaft from the Drive
Shaft Housing as shown in Figure 31.
[CAUTION: i Lay the flexible drive shaft on a dean
surface. Avoid laying the shaft on the floor, ground
or on any surface that may have dirt or debris. Even
after wiping the shaft, grease residue can pick up dirt
particles that can cause damage or premature failure.
3, Checkthe Flexible Drive Shaft for broken wires, twists
or kinks and replace, if damage is found.
i CAUTIOI^ Take care to avoid injuring your hands
and fingers with broken wires when checking for
damage or wiping the flexible drive shaft. A cloth will
not prevent the broken vrires from puncturing or tear­
ing your skin.
4. Using a clean cloth, wipe the surface of the Flexible
Drive Shaft thoroughly to remove any old grease.
Figure 32.
5. Apply a uniform coat of lube to the entire surface of the
Flexible Drive Shaft.
6. Inject the remaining contents of the tube into the top of
the Drive Shaft Housing.
7. Replace Flexible Drive Shaft in the Drive Shaft
Housing.
8. Follow the instructions in “Assembly” to replace Drive
Shaft Housing into the Engine Shroud.
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