Troubleshooting; Limited Warranty - Poulan Pro PP196 Operator's Manual

Metal Insert
S Once line is passed through the exit hole,
place the spool in the trimmer head. Press
the spool down and turn it until it locks down
and does not pop up when you release it.
S Make sure the line is not caught between the
rim of the spool and the wall of the trimmer
head.
S Replace the tap button, and place the lock
ring onto the trimmer head.
S Align the lock ring over the catches on the
trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn un-
til catches lock into place.
Catch
Catch
S Make sure the lock ring is securely fastened
by pulling on it and twisting it in both direc-
tions.
WARNING:
All catches must be fas-
tened and lock tab latched in the lock ring. If
installed incorrectly, lock ring can fly off and be-
come a dangerous missile.
S Pull the line extending from the trimmer
head. This will allow the spool to release
from the locked position.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
Replace the spool when the square corners on
the lugs are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro-
ken. Follow instructions under REPLACING
THE LINE for removing and installing the spool.
Normal lug
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a
complicated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
CJ-8Y plug; spark plug gap is .025 in.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine will not start.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Engine flooded.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not idle properly.
Catch
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Throttle trigger problems.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
Lock
S Air filter dirty.
Tab
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
Catch
S Air filter dirty.
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
Line does not advance or breaks while
cutting.
S Line improperly routed in head.
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Line size incorrect.
Line welds onto spool.
S Line size incorrect
S Line improperly wound on spool.
S Crowding line on material being cut.
Line pulls back into head
S Too little line outside of head.
S Line size incorrect.
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
Need Service Parts?
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Frigidaire Home Products Division WCI Outdoor
Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser
Worn
that each new POULAN PRO brand gasoline
Lug
tool or attachment is free from defects in material
and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-
place under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the origi-
nal 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 produc-
ing purposes.
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