Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PBV200 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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Always stop unit and disconnect spark p_ug before perfomqing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start, in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or sp_it fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engh_e will not 1. Fuel not reaching 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly, carburetor. Check for kinked or sp}it fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn. 3.
4. Compression low. 4.
1. Air filter dirty. 1.
2. Fuel not reaching 2.
carburetor.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
3,
4.
Contact an authorized service dealer
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Clean or replace air filter.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Ctean or reptace spark plug
and re-gap.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service deaIer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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