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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start.
1.ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Move ON/OFFswitch to the ON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
notidle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air f ilter 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
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service 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 service 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 service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service 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
PoulanPRO , a division of Husqv arna Outdoor
Products Inc., warrants to the origi nalc onsumer
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline tool or attac hment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to r e-
pairor replace under thi s warranty any defective
gasoline product or attachment as fol lows from
the original date of purchase.
2YEARS--Parts 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,
sparkplugs , filters, starter ropes , starter springs,
cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear
and require replacement with reasonable use
duringth e warranty period. Thiswarranty does
not cover pre--delivery setup or normal adjust-
ments explained in the instruction manual. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
Inthe event you have a claim under this w arran-
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
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723