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. |
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| Operation Section. |
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| 2. Fuel tank empty. | 2. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |
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| 3. Spark plug not firing. | 3. | Install new spark plug. | |
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| 4. Fuel not reaching | 4. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
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| 5. Carburetor requires | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Carbon | |||
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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| 5. | Compression low. | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Engine | 1. | Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | Empty fuel tank and refill with |
| smokes |
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| correct fuel mixture. |
| excessively. | 2. | Air filter dirty. | 2. | Clean or replace air filter. |
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| 3. | Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| adjustment. |
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| Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | |
| hot. | 2. Spark plug incorrect. | 2. | section. | |
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| Replace with correct spark plug. | |||
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| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. |
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| 4. Carbon | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products, N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this war- ranty any defective gasoline product or attach- ment as follows from the original date of pur- chase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan for this tool. This warranty does not cover
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require re- placement with reasonable use during the war- ranty period. This warranty does not cover
In the event you have a claim under this warran- ty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty, please contact: Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
Poulan
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
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