Poulan GHT 180 Carburetor Adjustment, Ignition Timing, Spark Plug, Need Assistance?, Trouble

SClean all parts and check for damage. Have

damaged parts repaired or replaced by an Authorized Service Dealer.

SApply a light machine oil along the edge of the top strap as shown.

SKeep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.

SNever store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or sparks, or in a con-

fined space such as a car trunk.

S Always refer to the instruction manual for important details if the product is to be stored for an extended period.

OIL

Top Strap

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 in.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.

NEED SERVICE PARTS?

Contact your dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE		CAUSE		REMEDY
Engine will not	S	Engine flooded.	S	See “Starting Instructions.”
start.	S	Fuel tank empty.	S	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	S	Spark plug not firing.	S	Install new spark plug.
	S	Fuel not reaching carburetor.	S	Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
				Check for kinked or split fuel line;
		Compression low.		repair or replace.
	S		S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
idle properly.	S	Crankshaft seals worn.	S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
	S	Compression low.	S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not	S	Air filter dirty.	S	Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	S	Spark plug fouled.	S	Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
lacks power, or	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
dies under a	S	Carbon build up.	S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
load.	S	Compression low.	S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine	S	Choke partially on.	S	Adjust choke.
smokes	S	Fuel mixture incorrect.	S	Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively.		Air filter dirty.		correct fuel mixture.
	S		S	Clean or replace air filter.
	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine	S	Fuel mixture incorrect.	S	See “Fueling.”
runs hot.	S	Spark plug incorrect.	S	Replace with correct spark plug.
	S	Carburetor requires adjustment.	S	See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
	S	Carbon build up.	S	Contact Authorized Service Dealer.

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