Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_[k WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of tile
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
CAUSE REMEDY
t Move ON/OFF switch to ON
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty,.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fue} not reaching
carburetor.
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 fiIter; replace
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or repIace
6 Contact an authorized service dealer.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment
Engine wiil 1. Idle speed set too high t See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle or too low. Service and Adjustments Section.
propedy 2 Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Compression low. 3 Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine wiII not 1. Air filter dirty 1. Clean or replace air filter
accelerate, 2 Spark plug routed 2 Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3 Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4 Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffter 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 f. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
hot section.
2. Spark pIug incorrect 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer
muffler outlet screen
Chain moves at t Idte speed requires f. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
idle speed adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section
2 CIutch requires repair 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvama Outdoor
Products Inc., warrants to the original consumer
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pa_r or replace under this warranty any defective
gasoline product or attachment as follows from
the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor_ when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
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 n_aintenanoe or alteration, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for
this tool Th_s warranty does not cover tune-up,
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, cutting line, or
rotating head parts that will wear and require re-
placement wr_h reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery setup or normal adjustments explained
in the instruction manual This warranty does
not cover transportation costs
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