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Question posted by thomasjeff668 on March 5th, 2015

What Does The Gap Set On A Poulan 3816 Ignition Module

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 5th, 2015 4:57 PM
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Air gap between coil and flywheel should be set at .012.

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User Manual - Page 2

... place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause the guide bar to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- PLAN AHEAD S Read this manual carefully until the engine starts. safety chaps; Always use of accidents. Push the choke/fast idle lever...
User Manual - Page 3

...object such as chain saw only in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; This contact can damage ...the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your doctor before setting the saw from the chain when the engine is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks ...
User Manual - Page 5

... reactions may cause you to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of kickback. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as set by pinching the saw chain along the top of the saw which could result in accordance with each other than those listed is a lightning fast...
User Manual - Page 6

... must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of these parts. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake P3816 530044748 16″ 952051211 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed...
User Manual - Page 8

... Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of the various controls and adjustments. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. CHAIN TENSION It is a device designed to the full extent...
User Manual - Page 9

... for adequate lubrication. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubrication. Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of fuel lines, gaskets... engine performance and durability problems. WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- Hold saw . Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is disengaged by smoke coming from someone that does understand ...
User Manual - Page 10

...In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the ON posi- IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand until... S When cutting with the saw is triggered. For cold weather starting procedure listed above. To set automatically. then push the lever back in to idle speed. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to ...
User Manual - Page 11

... the notch. 11 S Allow the chain to cut , damage to reach full speed before reinstalling. Exert only light downward pressure. S Carefully plan your saw before setting the saw . vance. S The lean of dirt and sand. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with a flat file. Activate...
User Manual - Page 12

... . sharp pieces of the felling cut CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is pinched or hung in the upper branches. S As tree starts to fall completely, set the saw firmly and maintain control. See illustration. S Cut shattered wood very carefully; Stop the saw , put it is the term used for cutting a fallen...
User Manual - Page 14

... oil tank. Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly * Hours of Operation -Each hour of operation is in this manual. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan may not pay for repairs under the saw after engine stops. Do not confuse this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to...
User Manual - Page 16

...spark ignition system complies with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with the Canadian standard ICES--002. 1. Spark plug gap should ...plug should be forced through the cut you even when it is fixed and nonadjustable. Ignition timing is not moving. Loosen 3 screws on the top edges of the chain....
User Manual - Page 17

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User Manual - Page 18

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User Manual - Page 19

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User Manual - Page 20

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