Poulan 131 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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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.

2. Fuel tank empty.

 

Operation Section.

 

 

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;

 

 

5. Carburetor requires

 

repair or replace.

 

 

5. 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,

3.

Carburetor requires

 

and regap.

 

or dies under

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.

Choke partially on.

1.

Adjust choke.

 

smokes

2.

Fuel mixture incorrect.

2.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

 

excessively.

3.

Air filter dirty.

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

 

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 Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Fuel Safety Operator SafetyUnit / Maintenance Safety Eye Protection Hazard ZoneTransporting and Storage Cutting SafetyAdjusting the Handle Attaching ShieldKnow Your Trimmer ON/STOP SwitchHOW to Stop Your Unit Primer BulbStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Start Your UnitStarting a Flooded Engine Trimmer Line Advance Operating Position Cutting MethodsCut from your left to your right Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts Inspect and Clean Unit and DE- CalsClean AIR Filter Check for Damaged or Worn PartsReplacing the Line Carburetor AdjustmentReplace Spark Plug Replacing the Cutting HeadEngine Seasonal StorageFuel System OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC

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