Poulan 2001-02 manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Tions The U. S. Environmental Protection

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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

S

Ignition switch off.

S

Move ignition switch to ON.

start or will run

S

Engine flooded.

S

See “Difficult Starting” in

only a few

 

 

 

Operation Section.

seconds after

S

Fuel tank empty.

S

Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

starting.

S

Spark plug not firing.

S

Install new spark plug.

 

S

Fuel not reaching

S

Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

 

. carburetor.

 

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

 

 

 

 

repair or replace.

Engine will

S

Carburetor requires

S

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

not idle

.

adjustment

 

 

properly.

S

Crankshaft seals worn.

S

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Engine will not

S

Air filter dirty.

S

Clean or replace air filter.

accelerate,

S

Spark plug fouled.

S

Clean or replace plug

lacks power,

 

 

 

and regap.

or dies under

S

Carburetor requires

S

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

a load.

 

adjustment.

.

 

Engine

S

Too much oil mixed with

S

Empty fuel tank and refill with

smokes

. gasoline.

. correct fuel mixture.

excessively.

 

 

 

 

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NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- door Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free from de- fects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this war- ranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase.

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

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

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

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifical- ly recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling, improp- er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its condi- tion or operation. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains,

and other parts which wear and require re- placement with reasonable use during the war- ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre- delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the operator’s manual such as carburetor adjust- ments and chain tension adjustments. This warranty does not cover transportation costs.

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Contents 2250 / 2450 Clothing Gloves Safety Sa fety Chaps Shoes Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback Chain Brake and CKA Angle Computed kickback angle CKA Table CKA without chain brakeAdjusting the tension Checking the tensionON/STOP Switch Know Your SAWThrottle Trigger Throttle LockoutSwitch Primer Bulb Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Braking function controlInertia activating function control Important PointsTree Felling Techniques Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Plan a clear retreat pathBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Cutting a Fallen TreeTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Without a SupportUsing a support stand Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing PruningCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Carburetor AdjustmentsBAR Maintenance AIR FilterChain Sharpening Ignition TimingSpark Plug StorageTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Tions The U. S. Environmental Protection