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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 r eaching
carburet or.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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 service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed se t too high
or too low .
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed 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. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
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
exce ssively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixt ure.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. 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
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectspark plugbefore performingallof the
recommended remedies below except remedies t hat require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TAB LE
Chain moves at
idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
PoulanPRO,a division of H usqvarnaConsum-
er Outdoor Pr oduct s N.A., Inc., warr ants to the
original consumer pu rchaser that each new
Poulan PRO br and gasoline tool o r attachment
is fr ee from defe cts i n materia l and wo rkm an-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under th is
warra nty any defecti ve gasoline product or at-
tach ment as fo llows from the origi nal date of
purcha se.
2YEARS--Parts and Labor , when u se d for
household purpo ses.
90 DA YS -- Par ts and Labor, w hen used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Pa rts a nd Labor, if use d for re ntal
purposes.
This wa rranty is not transfera ble and does not
cover d amage or liability caused by impr oper
handling, improper maintenance o r alteration, or
the use of accessori es and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for
this tool. This warranty d oes no t cover tune--up,
spark plugs, f ilters, starter r opes, cut ting line, or
rotati ng head parts that w ill wear and requir e re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty perio d. T his warr anty does not cover p re--
delive ry setup or normal adjustments exp lained
