Poulan PE550 instruction manual Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy

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 OFF		1.	Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
start or will run		position.		position.
only a few	2. Engine flooded.		2.	See “Difficult Starting” in
seconds after				Operation Section.
starting.	3. Fuel tank empty.		2.	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	4. Spark plug not firing.		3.	Install new spark plug.
	5. Fuel not reaching		4.	Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
		carburetor.		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
	6.Compression low.			repair or replace.
			5.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
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.		adjustment.
	4. Carbon build up.		4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
	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.				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.	2.	Spark plug incorrect.		section.
			2. Replace with correct plug.
	3.	Carburetor requires	3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
		adjustment.
	4.	Carbon build-up.	4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Blade turns at	1. Carburetor requires		1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
idle speed.		adjustment.		Service and Adjustments Section.
	2. Throttle cable binding.		2. Replace or repair throttle cable.
	3. Clutch requires repair.		3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Blade stops un-	1. Blade not engaged.		1. Check gearbox.
der a load or	2. Carburetor requires		2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
does not turn		adjustment.	3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
when engine is	3. Clutch requires repair.
accelerated.

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