General Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule - Poulan Pro PD4016 Instruction Manual

WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the unit
as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to
be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
Have all repairs other than the recommended maintenance
described in the instruction manual performed by an
authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an
authorized service dealer performs work on the product, the
manufacturer may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is
your responsibility to maintain and perform general
maintenance.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Every 5 hours*
Inspect and clean air filter
·
Inspect and clean chain brake
·
Inspect and clean guide bar
·
Every 25 hours*
Inspect and clean spark arresting screen and muffler
·
Yearly
Replace spark plug
·
Replace fuel filter
·
Replace air filter
·
* Each hour of operation is approximately 2 tanks of fuel.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
n GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar maintenance:
Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
·
Saw has to be forced through the cut.
·
Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
·
Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is
sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make
cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in the STOP
position, then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and
sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
2. Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch cover. Remove
bar and chain from saw.
3. Clean the oil holes (A) and bar groove (B).
MAINTENANCE
4. Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear.
Remove these burrs with a flat file.
5. When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square
edges and sides.
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is
bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails
occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal
located on the chainsaw.
Inspect and clean the unit and decals
After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged
parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
Check the chain brake
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.
n MUFFLER
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler
and spark arresting screen, and must be removed to avoid
creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur.
1. Loosen and remove the nut (A) from the exhaust outlet
cover (B).
2. Remove the exhaust outlet cover.
3. Remove the spark arresting screen (C). Handle the
screen carefully to prevent damage.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently with a wire brush.
Replace screen if breaks are found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts.
6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and
nut. Tighten nut securely to 25-35 in-lb.
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