Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro 295 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 will not 1. Ignition switch off. 1. Move ignition switch 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. InstaU new spark ping.
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. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idle speed. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-8723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline chain saw
is free from defects in material and workmen-
ship end agrees to repair or replace under this
warranty any defective gasoline chain sew as
follows from the odginal date of purchase.
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
68 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or income Produc-
ing purposes.
38 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 ELEGTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., for this chain sew. Addi-
tionally, this warranty does not cover damage
caused by improper handling, improper main-
tenance, or if the saw is altered in any way
which in our judgement affects its condition 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 replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty
period. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set-up, installation of guide bar and chain,
and normal adjustments explained in the in-
struction 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.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
PANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continoously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessoites of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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