Poulan TE 450 LE instruction manual Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition Timing, Spark Plug

S Insert the line into the the exit hole in the hub		We recommend all service and adjustments
	as shown in the illustration.	not listed in this manual be performed by an
S	Align the notch with the line exit hole.	authorized service dealer.
S	Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.	CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
S	Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
	release it from the notch.	Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
		Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
		We recommend that you take your unit to an
		authorized service dealer. Damage will occur
		if you turn the needles beyond the limiter
	WARNING: The muffler on this prod-	stops.
		IGNITION TIMING
uct contains chemicals known to the State of		The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
California to cause cancer.		SPARK PLUG
	WARNING: Muffler is very hot during	Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-
		pion RCJ--7Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

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	S	ON/OFF switch in OFF	S	Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
start.		position.		See “Starting.”
	S	Engine flooded.	S
	S	Fuel tank empty.	S	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	S	Spark plug not firing.	S	Install new spark plug.
	S	Fuel not reaching carburetor.	S	Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
				Check for kinked or split fuel line;
		Carburetor requires adjustment.		repair or replace.
	S		S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
idle properly.	S	Throttle trigger screw too	S	Loosen screw.
		tight.
Engine will not	S	Air filter dirty.	S	Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	S	Spark plug fouled.	S	Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
lacks power,	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
or dies under
a load.
Engine	S	Fuel mixture incorrect.	S	Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes		Air filter dirty.		correct fuel mixture.
excessively.	S		S	Clean or replace air filter.
	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not	S	Line improperly routed in head.	S	Check line routing.
advance or	S	Line improperly wound on	S	Rewind line tightly and evenly.
breaks while		spool.		Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
cutting.	S	Line size incorrect.	S
Line welds	S	Line size incorrect.	S	Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
onto spool.	S	Incorrect spool.	S	Replace with correct spool.
	S	Line is being crowded against	S	Cut with tip of line fully extended.
		material being cut.
Line pulls	S	Too little line outside of head.	S	Remove spool and pull 4 inches
back into				(10 cm) of line outside of head.
head.	S	Line size incorrect.	S	Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
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