Poulan GHT 22 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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. ON/OFF switch in the	1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
	start.		OFF position.	position.
			2. Engine flooded.	2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
			3. Fuel tank empty.	in Operation Section.
				3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
			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;
			6. Compression low.	repair or replace.
				6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
	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.
				ting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and
				require replacement with reasonable use during
				the warranty period. This warranty does not
ELECTROLUX		HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,		cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments
				explained in the instruction manual.
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