Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 220 LE Instruction Manual

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CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-8723.
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel NEED SERVICE PART?
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol Contact your authorized service dealer.
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 REMEDY
Engine wilt not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
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. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
tacks 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.
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,
2YEARS - 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 improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifical-
ly recommended by Poulan PRO for this chain
saw, Additionally, this warranty does not cover
damage caused by improper handling, improp-
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi-
tion 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 re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery set-up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the
instruction manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments 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.
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