Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 2350 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_b, 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 REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Puei tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. FueI not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" 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.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will 1. Idle speed requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine wilt not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark p_ug fouled. 2. C_ean 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 dealer.
a load. adjustment.
Engine 1. Too much oil mixed with 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline, correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1- 800- 554- 6723,
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
reconditioned Poulan ® brand chain saw is
free from defects in material and workman-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective gasoline chain
saw as follows from the original date of pur-
chase:
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for
household purposes,
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for use
with this chain saw. Additionally, this warran-
ty does not cover damage if this saw is al-
tered in any way which in our judgment af-
fects its condition or operation, or damage
due to misuse, abuse, or accidental or
unintentionai acts by the user, This warranty
does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, ill-
ters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain
sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts
which wear and require replacement with
reasonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predelivery
setup, installation of guide bar and chain, or
normal adjustments explained in the instruc-
tion manual, such as carburetor adjustments
and chain tension adjustments. This war-
ranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC,, is to continuously improve its
products, Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC,, reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue modets, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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