Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 2055 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 REMEDY
Engine wil_ not 1. Ignition switch off. 1. Move ignitionswitch to ON.
start or will run 2. Engine flooded. 2. See 'Difficult Starting" in
only a few Operation Section.
seconds after 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug.
5. Fuel not reaching 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will 1. Idle speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
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.
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.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the origina_ purchaser that each
new Poulan brand gasoline 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 origina_ date of pur-
chase.
I YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Prom
ducin _g 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 ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper ham
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is
altered in any waywhich in our judgement af-
fects its condition or operation. This warranty
does not cover tune-up, spark plugs,filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-
ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear
and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period.This warfare
itY does not cover predelivery set-up, instaF
ation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-
justments 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 EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONSON HOW LONGAN _MPLIEDWAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF iNCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITAT_ONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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