Poulan 530163031 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Compression low

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;
			repair or replace.
	2.	Carburetor requires
			2. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
		adjustment.	Service and Adjustments section.
	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.
	3. Spark plug fouled.		3. Clean or replace spark plug
load.
			and re-gap.
	4. Carburetor requires		4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
		adjustment.	Service and Adjustments section.
	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. Clean or replace air filter.
	4. Carburetor requires		4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
		adjustment.	Service and Adjustments section.
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. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
		adjustment.	Service and Adjustments section.
	4. Carbon build up.		4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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