Poulan S31BC 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.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Carburetor requires

1.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

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.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

a load.

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

4.

Carbon build-up on

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

 

 

5.

Compression low.

5.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

Engine

1.

Choke partially on.

1.

Adjust choke.

 

smokes

2.

Fuel mixture incorrect.

2.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

 

excessively.

3.

Air filter dirty.

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

 

3.

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

4.

Carburetor requires

4.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

Engine runs

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

1.

See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

 

hot.

 

 

 

section.

 

 

2. Spark plug incorrect.

2.

Replace with correct spark plug.

 

 

3. Carburetor requires

3.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

 

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 Always Wear Operator SafetyFuel Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyCutting Safety Transporting and StorageAdjust and Secure the HAN- Dlebar Carton ContentsAssembly of Shoulder Strap Tools RequiredAssembly Information Trimmer Head Configuring Your UnitAssembly Information Weed Blade Attaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer HeadAttaching the Metal Shield Installation of the Metal BladeHOW to Stop Your Unit ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your Brushcutter Primer BulbStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Start Your UnitStarting a Flooded Engine Operating Instructions for USE with Trimmer Head Operating Position Trimmer Line AdvanceCutting Methods Trimming Operating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeClean AIR Filter Inspect and Clean Unit and DE- CalsCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check for Damaged or Worn PartsCarburetor Adjustment Blade ReplacementReplacing the Line Seasonal StorageTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC

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