Troubleshooting Table - Poulan Pro 545123649 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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 CAUSE
Engine will not
1. Ignition switch off.
start or will run
2. Engine flooded.
only a few
seconds after
3. Fuel tank empty.
starting.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
1. Air filter dirty.
Engine will not
2. Spark plug fouled.
accelerate,
3. Chain brake engaged.
lacks power,
4. Carburetor requires
or dies under
adjustment.
a load.
1. Too much oil mixed with
Engine
gasoline.
smokes
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires
at idle speed. adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur-
chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pair or replace under this warranty any de-
fective 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
Commercial, 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 im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by Poulan
PRO for this chain saw. Additionally, this
warranty does not cover damage caused by
improper handling, improper maintenance,
or if the saw is altered in any way which in our
judgement affects its condition or operation.
This warranty does not cover tune- -up, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
REMEDY
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.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ery set- -up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual such as carburetor
adjustments and chain tension adjustments.
This warranty 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 Poulan PRO is to continuously
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan
PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or
discontinue models, designs, specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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