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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mix ture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine will
notidle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
1. A ir filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
aload.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
andr egap.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
5. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Airfilter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct s park plug.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
WARNING : Alwaysstop unit and disconnect s park plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqv arna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., I nc., war-
rants to the original consumer purc haser that
each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline toolor
attachment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
underthis warranty any d efective gasoline prod-
uct or attachment as follows from the original
date of purchase.
2YEARS--Part s and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS --P arts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling,improper maint enance or alteration, or
the use of accessories and/or attachmentsnot
specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for
this tool. This warranty does not cover tune--up,
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, cuttingline, or
rotating headpar ts that will wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
rantyp eriod. This war ranty does not cover pre--
delivery setup or normal adjustments explain ed
in the instruction manual. This warranty does
not cover transportation costs .
Inthe event you have a cla imunder t his warran-
ty,you mus t return the product to an authoriz ed
service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
PoulanPRO, a divis ion of Husqvar na
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723