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Model: Universal "A"

MANUFACTURED BY:
PM (Power Machinery Ltd.)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER PREFIX:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1948
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
5.5 cu. in. (90 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
2 in. (50.8mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.75 in. (44.4mm)
PISTON RING THICKNESS:
CYLINDER TYPE:
Cast nickel grey iron
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valve
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
4
WEIGHT:
36 lbs. with 20 in. bar & chain
16.3 kg. with 50cm bar & chain
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Rigid (clutch activated by turning either front handle)
CHAIN BRAKE:
none
CLUTCH:
Manual
DRIVE TYPE:
Roller chain reduction
CONSTRUCTION:
Sand cast Magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:
Wico
CARBURETOR:
Tillotson AJ series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Brass screen
STARTER TYPE:
Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Manual
MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM:
3,800
IDLE RPM:
IGNITION TIMING:
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
.018 in. to .020 in. (0.45 to 0.5 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion J-8
SPARK PLUG GAP:
.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball type
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
40 oz. (1.18 litres)
FUEL OIL RATIO:
1 pint to 1 gallon Imperial measure
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
SAE 50
CHAIN PITCH:
9/16 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
PM No 3 Standard
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
14 in. (35.5cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
26 in. (66cm)
COLOUR SCHEME:
Aluminum not painted
PAINT CODES:
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST:
SERVICE MANUAL:

COMMENTS:
This saw series runs from serial numbers 6000 to 8499
Colour photo courtesy M. Van Yahres collection



 

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