Poulan PP036 instruction manual Other, Troubleshooting Table, Cause, Remedy

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OTHER

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. ON/OFF switch in

1.

Move ON/OFF switch to ON.

 

start.

 

OFF position.

2.

See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in

 

 

2. Engine flooded.

 

 

 

 

 

Operation Section.

 

 

3. Fuel tank empty.

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;

 

 

 

 

 

repair or replace.

 

 

6. Carburetor requires

6.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

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,

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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Contents ADVERTENCIA ENGLISHESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS AVERTISSEMENTOPERATOR SAFETY SAFETY RULESUL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE PP036FUEL SAFETY ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESUNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY LINE TRIMMER SAFETYBRUSHCUTTER SAFETY EDGER SAFETYBLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY POLE PRUNER SAFETY CULTIVATOR SAFETYHEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY momentarilySNOW THROWER SAFETY ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE ASSEMBLYINSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT ATTACHING SHIELDON/OFF SWITCH OPERATIONHELPFUL TIP HOW TO STOP YOUR UNITSTARTING A WARM ENGINE HOW TO START YOUR UNITSTARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel STARTING A FLOODED ENGINEOPERATING THE COUPLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTSRightWrong TRIMMER LINE ADVANCECUTTING METHODS TrimmingINSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS MAINTENANCESERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CLEAN AIR FILTERCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT STORAGEIdle Speed Adjustment SEASONAL STORAGETROUBLE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEOTHER CAUSEER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES LIMITED WARRANTYYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEEATER serviceMAINTENANCE centers