Poulan 952711961 instruction manual Engine, Troubleshooting Table, Other, Trouble Cause Remedy

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HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas.

We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

SAt the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to

another.

SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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,

 

 

 

and regap.

 

or dies under

3.

Carburetor requires

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 Transporting and StorageBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Edger SafetyBrushcutter Safety HandlebarPole Pruner Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety High speed causing injury Snow Thrower SafetyCard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken HeadInstalling Trimmer ATTACH- Ment AssemblyAdjusting the Assist Handle Attaching ShieldOperation HOW to Start Your Unit HOW to Stop Your UnitInstalling Optional ATTACH- Ments Starting a Flooded EngineTrimmer Line Advance Operating PositionCutting Methods Locking/Release Button in Primary HoleInspect and Clean Unit and Labels MaintenanceClean AIR Filter Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsMuffler and Spark ARREST- ING Screen Service and AdjustmentsReplace Spark Plug Replacing the LineSlot Replacing the Trimmer Head Carburetor Idle Speed AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemEngine Troubleshooting TableOther Trouble Cause RemedyCanada, contact Limited WarrantyPoulan PRO Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair

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