Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PP4620AVX Instruction Manual

ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 4-0:t, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
puli the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range
• Clean air filter.
• 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.
•Repiace your gasoline can if tt starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies beIow except remedies that requke operation of the unit
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine witl not 1. ignition switch off. t Move ignition switch to ON
start or wilI run 2. Engine flooded 2 See "Difficult Starting" in
oniy a few Qperaflon Section.
seconds after 8. Pue_ tank empty. 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture
starting. 4. Spark plug not firing 4 tnstall new spark plug.
5. PueI not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter; replace
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace
Engine wilI 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2 Crankshaft seals worn 2. Contact an authorized service dealer
Engine witl not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air fiiter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2 Clean or replace plug and regap
lacks powec 3. Chain brake engaged. 3 Disengage chain brake
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load adjustment.
Engine t. Too much oi_ mixed with t 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
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvama Out-
door Products Inc., warrants to the odginal
consumer purchaser that each new Poulan
PRO brand gasoline chain saw is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline chain saw as
follows from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
commerciaI, professional, or income pro-
ducing 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 _mpropar maintenance or aitera_on,
or the use of accessories and/or attachments
not spacifically recommended by Poulan PRO
for this chain saw. This warranty does not cov-
er tune-up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts
which wear and require replacement with rea-
sonable use during the warranty period. This
warranty does not cover predei_very setup,
installaflon of guide bar and chain, and normal
adjustments explained in the instruction manu-
al such as chain tension adjustments. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
tn the event you have a claim under this war-
ranty, you must return the product to an au-
thorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
Poulan PRO, a division of
Husqvarna Outdoor Products tnc
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1-800-554-6723
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