Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Compression low | Poulan PPB350

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		1.	Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
	start.		OFF position.		position.
		2.	Engine flooded.	2.	See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
		3.	Fuel tank empty.		Operation Section.
		3.	Fuel tank empty.	3.	Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
		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;
		6.	Carburetor requires		repair or replace.
		6.	Carburetor requires	6.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
			adjustment.

	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. Carburetor requires		3.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
	a load.	4.	adjustment.	4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
		4.	Carbon build-up on	4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
			muffler outlet screen.
		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.				section.
		2. Spark plug incorrect.		2.	Replace with correct spark plug.
		3. Carburetor requires		3.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
			adjustment.	4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
		4. Carbon build-up on		4.	Contact an authorized service dealer.
			muffler outlet screen.

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Poulan PPB350, 545117592 Troubleshooting Table Cause Remedy, Compression low, Load Adjustment, Carbon build-up on

Contents

Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions English Español Français Safety Rules Operator Safety Cutting Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyFuel Safety Transporting and Storage Assembly Attaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer Head Configuring Your UnitAssembly Information Trimmer Head Attaching the Metal Shield Assembly Information Weed BladeInstallation of the Metal Blade Operation Switch Throttle Trigger HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Operating Position Starting a Warm EngineStarting a Flooded Engine Operating Instructions for USE with Trimmer Head Does the cutting Work area Operating Instructions for USE with Weed BladeTip of the line Inches 8 cm above ground Clean AIR Filter MaintenanceInspect and Clean Unit and DE- Cals Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts Service and Adjustments Fuel System StorageSeasonal Storage Engine Compression low Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Carbon build-up on Limited Warranty Ligations The U.S. Environmental Placement and Repair of Emission