Poulan 177817 manual Problem Cause Correction, Does not start

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center.

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Does not start	1.	Dirty air fi lter.	1.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	2.	Out of fuel.	2.	Fill fuel tank.
	3.	Stale fuel.	3.	Empty fuel tank and refi ll
				with fresh, clean gasoline.
	4.	Water in fuel.	4.	Empty fuel tank and refi ll
				with fresh, clean gasoline.
	5.	Spark plug wire is	5.	Connect wire to spark plug.
		disconnected.
	6.	Bad spark plug.	6.	Replace spark plug.
	7.	Throttle control lever not	7.	Move throttle lever to FAST
		in correct position		position.
		(if equipped).
Loss of power	1. Dirty air fi lter.		1.	Clean/replace air fi lter.
	2.	Buildup of grass, leaves,	2.	Clean underside of trimmer
		and trash under trimmer.		and trimmer head.
	3.	Too much oil in engine.	3.	Check oil level.
	4.	Walking speed too fast.	4.	Trim at slower walking
				speed.
Excessive	1. Lines uneven or broken.		1.	Check trimmer lines.
Vibration	2. Loose nuts or bolts.		2.	Check all hardware,
				including engine bolts.
	3.	Damaged trimmer head.	3.	Check/repair trimmer head.
Starter rope	1. Bent engine crankshaft.		1.	Contact a qualifi ed
hard to pull				service center.
Loss of	1. Belt not driving.		1.	Put belt on pulleys or
head drive				replace belt if broken.
Hard to push	1. Handle height position not		1.	Adjust handle height
		right for you.		to suit.
Poor trimming	1. Trimmer line length is		1.	If line is worn or broken to
performance		too short.		half of original length,
				replace line.
	2.	Throttle control lever not	2.	Move throttle lever to FAST
		in correct position		position.
		(if equipped).
Trimmer head	1. Trimmer line not		1.	Follow instructions in
does not		properly installed.		Maintenance section.
retain line	2. Broken line retainer clip.		2.	Replace string carrier plate
				assembly.
	3.	Incorrect size of	3.	Use correct diameter
		trimmer line.		trimmer line.

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