Poulan 115225426, SM30SB, 966479401 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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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. Engine flooded.

1.

See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in

 

start.

 

 

 

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. Carburetor requires

5.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Carburetor requires

1.

See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

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,

3.

Carburetor requires

 

and regap.

 

or dies under

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

a load.

4.

adjustment.

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

Carbon build-up on

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

 

 

5.

Compression low.

5.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

Engine

1.

Fuel mixture incorrect.

1.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

 

smokes

 

 

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

excessively.

2.

Air filter dirty.

2.

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

3.

Carburetor requires

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

Engine runs

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

1.

See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

 

hot.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

2.

section.

 

 

Replace with correct spark plug.

 

 

3. Carburetor requires

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

4. Carbon build-up on

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Identification of Safety Symbols Table of ContentsIdentification of Safety Symbols Optional Attachments Safety RulesOperator Safety Fuel Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyLine Trimmer Safety Additional Safety RulesBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Edger SafetyBrushcutter Safety HandlebarHedge Trimmer Safety Cultivator SafetyPole Pruner Safety Cut from your right to your leftHigh speed causing injury Snow Thrower SafetyKnow how to stop quickly AnotherAttaching the Shield AssemblyInstalling Trimmer ATTACH- Ment Operation HOW to Start Your Unit HOW to Stop Your UnitStarting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm EngineRemoving Trimmer ATTACH- Ment or Other Optional Attachments Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsOperating Position Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment if presentCutting Methods Good clean jobTip of the line Does the cutting Work areaMaintenance Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment Service and AdjustmentsReplacing the Line Replacing the Cutting HeadFuel System Seasonal StorageEngine OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Statesville Road Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

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