Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PP4218AVX Instruction Manual

• Store chain saw with aI_guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasoho_ in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its du ring storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
Poulan_*gEED EATER 40:1,2-cycle engine
oil (air coo}ed) is blended with fuel stabilizer.
if you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening Slowly pulI the start-
er rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
• Clean air fiItar.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies beIow except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not t Ignition switch off. t Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run 2 Engine flooded. 2 See "Difficult Starting" in
onty a few Operation Section.
seconds after 3 Fuel tank empty. 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting 4 Spark plug not firing. 4 install new spark plug.
5 Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuet filter; repIace
carburetor. Check for kinked or spiit fuel line;
repair or repiace.
Engine will t. Idle speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine wi[I not t. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air fitter.
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 denier
a load adjustment.
Engine 1. Too much oil mixed with t Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasotine correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires t. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idIe speed adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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