Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro P3818AV 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 distdb-
ute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
• Clean air flIter.
• 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.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
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 wiII not 1. Ignition sw_tch off. f. Move ignition switch to ON
start or will run 2. Engine flooded 2 See "Difficult Starting" in
oniy a few Operation Section.
seconds after 3. Fuet 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 sp_it fuel line;
repair or replace
Engine wilI f. 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 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 f See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2 Contact an authorized service dealer.
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