Poulan 1400T - Manual (Page 17)

iCAUnot^ Before replacing the fan housing,
nmke certain that the button terminal on the
ignition module is not bent See insert f1gure24.
24. Position the “off" button terminal as shown. Fig­
ure 24.
25. Make certain the engine will stop after
re-assembly is completed. Start engine, press the
“off’ button.
26- If the aiginewiU not stop, move choketo the “On”
position (Figure 8 ) to stop engine. Disassemble &n
housingandbesuiethe“off"button terminal (Figure
24) is in the correct position. Reassemble parts.
LLEY SCREW
PUU^
ÎRATCHET
GROOVE NOTCH
HOLE ///
Figure 27
C. FLEXIBLE 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 WEED EATER® Flex Shaft LubePSartNo.
530-030102.
• 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 bums.
{CAtnioi^ Lay the Flesdible Drive Shaft on a
clean 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.
I
CAUTION:! Take care to avoid injuring your
hands and fingers with broken whes when check­
ing for damage or wiping the fletible drive shaft
A cloth will not prevent the broken wires from
puncturing or tearing your skin.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the Clamp Screw 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 29.
3. Check the Flexible Drive Shaft for broken wires, twists,
or kinks and replace if damage is found.
4. Using a clean cloth, wipe the surface of the Flexible
Drive Shaft thoroughly to remove any old grease.
Figure 30.
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.
Figure 30
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