Poulan 115156126, PP330 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 HandlebarHedge Trimmer Safety Cultivator SafetyPole Pruner Safety Away from the operatorKnow how to stop quickly Snow Thrower SafetyAnother HeadInstalling Trimmer ATTACH- Ment AssemblyAdjusting the Assist Handle Attaching ShieldOperation HOW to Start Your Unit HOW to Stop Your UnitStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Flooded EngineOperating Position Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsTrimmer Line Advance Cutting MethodsCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts MaintenanceCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Service and Adjustments Page Replacing the Trimmer Head Carburetor Idle Speed AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemEngine Troubleshooting TableOther Trouble Cause RemedyStatesville Road Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

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