Poulan 115224926, PP338PT instruction manual Engine, Other, Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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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.

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.

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.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Idle speed set too high

1.

See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”

not idle

 

or too low.

 

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.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

5.

Compression low.

Engine

1.

Choke partially on.

1.

Adjust choke.

smokes

2.

Fuel mixture incorrect.

2.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

excessively.

 

 

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

3.

Air filter dirty.

3.

Clean or replace air filter.

 

4.

Carburetor requires

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

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.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

adjustment.

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

4. Carbon build-up on

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

Chain moves at

1. Idle speed requires

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

idle speed.

 

adjustment.

 

Service and Adjustments Section.

 

2. Clutch requires repair.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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