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.
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| 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 | ||
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| seconds after | 3. Fuel tank empty. | 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | ||
| starting. | 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. Install new spark plug. | ||
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| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | ||
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
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| Engine will | 1. | Carburetor requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | |
| not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| properly. | 2. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| 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. |
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| Engine | 1. Too much oil mixed with | 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with | ||
| smokes |
| gasoline. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
| excessively. |
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| Chain moves | 1. Idle speed requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | ||
| at idle speed. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
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| 2. Clutch requires repair. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO warrants to the original purchas- er that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Produc- ing purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifical- ly recommended by Poulan PRO for this chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling, improp- er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its condi- tion or operation. This warranty does not cover
delivery
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS- LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or discon- tinue models, designs, specifications, and ac- cessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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