Poulan 3400 - Manual (Page 19)

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Wrap rope counterclockwise around
pulley ratchet and tuck loose end back under rope
leaving a 3/8-1/2 inch tail. Pull tightly around ratchet.
Figure 43.
Pull the rope tightly around ratchet and wrap around
the pulley clockwise ^
Set the pulley into the housing; push it down and
engage the spring.
Replace and tighten the pulley-screw.
Pull out 12 inches of rope and catch the rope
in the notch in the pulley. Figure 43 ,
Turn the pulley 3 complete turns clockwise
winding up the spring.
Hold the pulley, pull the starter rope to the full
extent of length then letThe rope rewind slowly.
Replace fan housing with the four screws in their
proper location.
D. CLUTCH AND DRUM/SPROCKET
A warning
Do not Start engine without Guide Bar, Chain, and Bar
Clamp Housing completely assembled. The clutch can
come off without the guide bar and chain completely
assembled and serious injury can result. Do not loosen
and spin the clutch off the crankshaft with a power tool.
The clutch shoes and drum can separate causing the
clutch to violently fly apart and serious personal injury
can result.
• Take the saw to a qualified service
dealer for full clutch inspection and service after
each 100 hours of operation, /t is recommended
that you do not try to service the clutch or
drum/sprocket yourself unless you are a competent
small engine mechanic and have the proper clutch
service tools.
Proper disassembly and repair of the
clutch is extremely important to the life of the engine
and the safety of the operator.
» Clutch maintenance is required when:
—the chain continues to turn while engine idles
after the idle speed screw has been adjusted
to its capacity,
— slippage occurs during a cut.
—a chattering noise occurs during cutting.
• Clean the clutch, drum/sprocket and surround-
. ing area daily during heavy use of the saw.
^ Check to see that the clutch drum turns freely and
smoothly.
i Inspect the drum/sprocket regularly for wear. A
worn sprocket will make the chain run erratically
and will shorten the life of the bar and chain. Figure
45.
» Replace the drum/sprocket whenever a new
chain is installed in order to gain the full life expec­
tance of the chain. Use the following procedure:
9/16" Socket Wrench
3/4" Socket Wrench
1. Remove the carburetor cover and pull the spark
plug away from the rubber connector.
2. Remove the bar clamp, outer guide plate, guide
bar, and chain. Figure 46.
3. Remove the fan housing.
4. Use a 9/16" socket wrench on the flywheel nut to
keep the crankshaft from moving. Figure 47.
NOTE: Place the socket handle forward as shown
in Figure 47.
Figure 46
KEEP
CRANKSHAFT
FROM MOVING
Figure 47
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