Poulan 2300 AV - Manual (Page 20)

AIR FILTER
• A dirty air filter
— reduces cutting power
— increases fuel consumption
• Clean the Air Filter:
—frequently, especially under very dusty
conditions.
—always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5
hours of operation whichever is less.
1 . Clean off the carburetor cover and the area
around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling
into the carburetor chamber when the cover is
removed.
2. Remove the carburetor cover screws and car­
buretor cover. Figure 45.
3. Puli out the air filter.
4. Wash the filter in soap and water.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline or other flam-
mable liquid to clean the filter to avoid creating
a fire hazard.
CAUTION: Never operate the unit without the air
fitter in place to avoid damage to the engine.
5. Squeeze the filter dry.
6 . Add a small amount of oil to coat the fitter.
NOTE: Avoid soaking the filter with oil.
7. Squeeze out excess oil.
8 . Replace filter by tucking in edges and
smoothing it flush with the carburetor housing.
NOTE: Be careful when replacing the car­
buretor cover as incorrect placement will pre­
vent the choke from working properly.
9. Move the choke knob all the way to the right.
10. Check the choke shutter to be sure it is closed.^
Figure 45. f
11 . Reinstall the carburetor cover and tighten the
carburetor cover screws.
12 . Check the operation of the choke. v
NOTE: If the choke knob sticks or will not move,
remove the cover and repeat steps 9-12 above.
F. STORAGE
When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days,
always:
1 . Drain fuel tank in a safe manner. (See “Fueling Your
Engine”,)
2. Start engine and allow to run at idle
speed until the engine stops.
NOTE: This will remove most of the fuel from
the fuel system.
3. Dram oil tank.
ICAUTlQf^ Wear protective gloves when han­
dling the chain. The chain is sharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving.
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8 .
Remove, clean, and dry the bar and chain.
Store the chain in a container filled with oil
to prevent rust.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of
the bar and wrap it in heavy paper, cloth or
plastic.
Clean the outside surfaces of the engine.
Store the saw in adry place, out of the reach
of children, and away from where fuel vapors
can reach open flames from hot water heater,
furnaces, etc.
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