Poulan 530163636 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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

TROUBLE	CAUSE		REMEDY
Engine will not	1. Ignition switch off.		1. Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run	2. Engine flooded.		2. See “Difficult Starting” in
only a few				Operation Section.
seconds after	3. Fuel tank empty.		3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting.	4. Spark plug not firing.		4. Install new spark plug.
	5. Fuel not reaching		5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
		carburetor.		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
				repair or replace.
Engine will	1.	Carburetor requires	1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
not idle		adjustment.		Service and Adjustments Section.
properly.	2.	Crankshaft seals worn.	2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	1.	Air filter dirty.	1.	Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	2.	Spark plug fouled.	2.	Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power,	3.	Chain brake engaged.	3.	Disengage chain brake.
or dies under	4.	Carburetor requires	4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load.		adjustment.
Engine	1. Too much oil mixed with		1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes		gasoline.		correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves	1. Idle speed requires		1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
at idle speed.		adjustment.		Service and Adjustments Section.
	2. Clutch requires repair.		2.	Contact an authorized service dealer.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of pur- chase.

1YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes.

60DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro- ducing purposes.

30DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im- proper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELEC- TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this chain saw. Additionally , this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper han- dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement af- fects its condition or operation. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen- ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warran-

ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal- lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad- justments explained in the instruction manual such as carburetor adjustments and chain tension adjustments. This warranty does not cover transportation costs.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS- LY STIPULATED HEREIN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO- DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, de- signs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga- tion to any purchaser.

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