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 | ||
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Engine will not | 1. Engine flooded. | 1. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in | |
start. |
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| 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. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
| 5. Carburetor requires | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine will | 1. | Idle speed set too high | 1. | See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment” |
not idle |
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| in Service and Adjustments Section. |
properly. | 2. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| 3. | Compression low. | 3. | 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 | |
lacks power, |
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or dies under | 3. | Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
a load. | 4. | adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Carbon | |||
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| muffler outlet screen. | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| 5. | Compression low. | ||
Engine | 1. | Choke partially on. | 1. | Adjust choke. |
smokes | 2. | Fuel mixture incorrect. | 2. | Empty fuel tank and refill with |
excessively. |
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| correct fuel mixture. |
| 3. | Air filter dirty. | 3. | Clean or replace air filter. |
| 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | |
hot. |
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| 2. Spark plug incorrect. | 2. | Replace with correct spark plug. | |
| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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Chain moves at | 1. Idle speed requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
idle speed. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| 2. Clutch requires repair. | 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. |
LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Consum- er Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or at- tachment as follows from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS - 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 alteration, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for this tool. This warranty does not cover
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