Poulan 952802151, 545186809 Load Adjustment Engine, Empty fuel tank and refill with

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. Ignition switch off.		1.	Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run	2. Engine flooded.		2.	See “Difficult Starting” in
only a few				Operation Section.
seconds after	3. Fuel tank empty.		3.	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting.	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.
Engine will	1.	Idle speed requires	1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
not idle		adjustment.		Service and Adjustments Section.
properly.	2.	Carburetor requires	2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.
Engine will not	1.	Air filter dirty.	1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	2.	Spark plug fouled.	2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power,	3.	Chain brake engaged.	3. Disengage chain brake.
or dies under	4.	Carburetor requires	4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load.		adjustment.
Engine	1.	Too much oil mixed with	1.	Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes		gasoline.		correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves	1. Idle speed requires		1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
at idle speed.		adjustment.		Service and Adjustments Section.
	2. Clutch requires repair.		2.	Contact an authorized service dealer.

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