Fuel System, Engine, Other | Poulan WT200 LE instruction

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas.

We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through

the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

SAt the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to

another.

SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE		CAUSE	REMEDY
Engine will not	1.	Engine flooded.	1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
start.			in Operation section.
	2.	Fuel tank empty.	2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	3.	Spark plug not firing.	3. Install new spark plug.
	4.	Fuel not reaching	4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
		carburetor.	Check for kinked or split fuel line;
			repair or replace.
	5.	Compression low.	5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	1.	Fuel not reaching	1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly.		carburetor.	Check for kinked or split fuel line;
idle properly.			repair or replace.
	2.	Carburetor requires	repair or replace.
	2.	Carburetor requires	2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.
	3.	Crankshaft seals worn.	3. Contact an authorized service dealer
	4.	Compression low.	4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	1. Air filter dirty.		1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	2. Fuel not reaching		2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
lacks power, or		carburetor.	Check for kinked or split fuel line;
dies under a			repair or replace.
dies under a	3. Spark plug fouled.		3. Clean or replace spark plug
load.	3. Spark plug fouled.		3. Clean or replace spark plug
load.			and re-gap.
			and re-gap.
	4. Carburetor requires		4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.	5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
	5. Carbon build up.		5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
	6. Compression low.		6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine smokes	1. Choke partially on.		1. Adjust choke.
excessively.	2. Fuel mixture incorrect.		2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
	3. Air filter dirty.		correct fuel mixture.
	3. Air filter dirty.		3. Clean or replace air filter.
	4. Carburetor requires		4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.
Engine runs hot.	1. Fuel mixture incorrect.		1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
			section.
	2. Spark plug incorrect.		2. Replace with correct spark plug.
	3. Carburetor requires		3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.	4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
	4. Carbon build up.		4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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WT200 LE specifications

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