Poulan PRO TRIM PT 17 manual Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition Timing, Spark Plug

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SPull the lines extending outside of the hub to release the lines from the notches.

We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

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 oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

IGNITION TIMING

The ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.

Need Assistance?

Call 1-800-554-6723.

Need Service Parts?

Contact your dealer.

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

Engine flooded.

S

See “Starting.”

start.

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;

 

 

 

 

repair or replace.

 

S

Carburetor requires adjustment.

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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Contents PRO Trim Fuel Safety Operator SafetyUNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Adjust the Handle Cutting SafetyTransporting and Storage Attaching the ShieldHOW to Start Your Unit HOW to Stop Your UnitOperating Position Advancing the Cutting LineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Carburetor AdjustmentsIgnition Timing Spark PlugElectrolux Home Products North AMERICA, Division of WCI Out

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