Poulan 115156526 instruction manual Load Adjustment Engine, Empty fuel tank and refill with

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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

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.

Idle speed requires

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

properly.

2.

Carburetor requires

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

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.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Plan Ahead Starting ReminderTions found in this manual Kickback Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionAvoid Pull-In Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pinch-KickbackIf your hand slips off the front handlebar Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle Chain saws as set by Ansi B175.1Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyChain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Operation ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerKnow Your Chain SAW Chain Brake Throttle LOCK-OUTCHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Primer BulbStarting a Warm Engine Important Points to RememberDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Tree Felling Techniques Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beInertia activating function control Operating TipsImportant Points Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Cutting a Fallen TreeLimbing Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support Limbing and Pruning Important PointsService Check Fuel Mixture Level Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Guide BARTo Sharpen Chain Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenChain Adjustment Replace Spark PlugRight Carburetor AdjustmentIdle Speed-T Cooling SystemEngine StorageSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemEmpty fuel tank and refill with Load Adjustment EngineLigations The U.S. Environmental Poulan PRO

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