Poulan 195 - Manual (Page 18)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Maintain the unit according to recommended pro­
cedures. Keep cutting line at Ihe proper length.
2. Never start engine with clutch shroud removed.
The clutch can fly apart and cause serious injury,
3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
4. Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end
supported to prevent the trimmer line from con­
tacting any object,
5. Keep others away when making carburetor ad­
justments.
6. Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when
engine idles. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
7. Replace blade or trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped ,or damaged in any other way be­
fore using the unit,
8. Use only POULAN PRO .080” diameter line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
9. Use only genuine POULAN PRO replacement
parts as recommended,
10. Inspect the entire unit. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners
are in р1шж and securely fastened.
B. FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION
• Lubricate the drive shaft:
— After each ten (iO) hours of operation.
— Before operating if the unit has been stored for
90 days or longer,
• To order flex shaft lube, see the Accessory
List for the proper part number.
A WARNING
^ the eugiue is hot, avoid touching the muffler.
A hot muffler can cause serious bums.
I CAUnQN; I Lay the drive shaft on a clean sur­
face* Avoid laying ^aft on the floor, ground
or on any other surface that may have dirt
or debris. ^ Even afìer wiping the shaft,
grease residue can pick up particles that
can causé damage or premature failure.
I CAUTION; i Take care to avoid ipju^ to yoiu*
hands and fîngers with broken wires when
checking for damage or wiping the drive
shaft. A cloth will not prevent broken wires
firom puncturing or tearii^ your skin.
1. Remiove the gear box clamp screw and the lo­
cating screw from the gear box, Figure 23.
2. Remove gear box from the tube. Figure 23.
3. Remove the drive shaft from the tube.
Figr
ure 23 (inset).
4. Check drive shaft for broken wires, twists, or
kinks, and replace if damage is found.
5. Using a dean doth, wipe the surface of the
drive shaft thoroughly to remove any old
grease.
6. Apply a uniform coat of lube to the entire sur­
face of the drive dtaft.
7. Inject the remaining contents of the container
into the top of the Inbe. ___________________^
8. Reinstall the drive shaft in ihe tube. Fig­
ure 23 (inset).
9, Reassemble the gear box to the tube. Tighten
screws securely.
a AIR FILTER
NOTE: A dirty air filter decreases the life and
performance of the engine and increases fuel con­
sumption.
1. Clean the Air Filter:
• Always after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of
operation, which ever is less.
• More frequently, in dusty conditions.
a. Loosen the two screws on the air filter cover
enough to remove the cover from the en­
gine, Figure 24.
b. Remove air filter from cover. Figure 24.
c. Wash filter in soap and water,
d. Scjueeze filter diy and repl^ in CQV^.
1
GAUnON:
I
Do not clean the air ftlter in gaso­
line or other flammable solvent to avoid
coreating a fire hazard.
- 1 8 -
Choke
Exit Slot
Air
Air Filter
Cover
Comers
Figure 24
e. Reinstall the air filter (xwer, maHng sure
the choke exit slot CBlgure 24) is placed
over the choke lever.
I GAUTTON: I Make sure air filter is fitted into
cover to keep dust from en­
tering engine and causing engine damage.
NOTE:
If replacing the air filter, see the
Accessory list for the proper part number.