Poulan PPBP30 - Manual (Page 14)

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7-4. iOLB ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per­
formance. If further adjustments are necessary take your
blower to an authorized service dealer,
7-5. SPARKPLUG
1. To remove spark plug (B) (Fig. 7-5B) for cleaning or
replacement: make sure engine is off, spark plug is
cool, then grasp spark plug boot firmly and remove
from spark plug. Remove spark plug with correct
spark plug tool. Inspect, clean or replace as needed.
2, Spark plug gap = .025’' (.635mm) (Fig. 7-5A).
3. Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N*m).
Connect spark piug boot.
4, If needed replace spark plug with Champion R27C
or equivatent.
,025" {,635mm)
Spark
Plug
7-6.
7-5B
SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN / COLLAR
ASSEMBLY
To replace spark arrestor screen/coilar assembly (A)
(Fig. 7-5B), use a needle nose ptters and pinch an
edge of the cofiar. Pull out the whole spark arrestor
screen assembly.
Use the needle nose pliers to push in a new spark
arrestor screen assembly by opening the pliers slight­
ly to press the inner surface of the assembly securely
into place
7-7. STORAGE
Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in
the carburetor which can cause difficult starting or perma­
nent damage foiiowing storage.
1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in
the Maintenance Section of your User Manual.
2. Clean exterior of engine and blower tubes,
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank by running the unit dry or
by removing the fuel cap and tipping the motor hous-
ing/fuei tank over and draining oil/fuei mixture into a
container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
5. Run engine at idle until unit stops, This will purge the
carburetor of fuel.
6. Allow engine to cool (approx, 5 minutes),
7. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly several
times to coat internal components. Reinstall spark
plug.
9. Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source
of ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc,
7-8. REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1, Remove spark plug.
2, Pul! starter rope briskly to clear excess oit from com­
bustion chamber,
3, Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark plug
with proper gap.
4, Prepare unit for operation.
5, Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel
and Lubrication Section.
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