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TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not

start.

1. Engine flooded.

2. Fuel tank empty.

3. Spark plug not firing.

4. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

5. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in

Operation Section.

2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

3. Install new spark plug.

4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine will

not idle

properly.

1. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”

in Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

5. Compression low.

Engine will not

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug

and regap.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

5. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine

smokes

excessively.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Air filter dirty.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with

correct fuel mixture.

2. Clean or replace air filter.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine runs

hot.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

section.

2. Replace with correct spark plug.

3. Contact an authorized service dealer.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

WARNING:

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the

recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Summary of Contents for 115270526

Page 1: ...anual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTEN...

Page 2: ...tection and safety glasses marked Z87 Always wear head protection heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Hazard zone for thrown objects S Trimmer line throws objects violently S You and others...

Page 3: ...arks Use unleaded gasoline and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 5 OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175 3 20...

Page 4: ...d room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel S Keep handles free of oil and fuel S Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body S Hold the unit firml...

Page 5: ...wner use the muffler and spark arrest ing screen will not require any service After 50 hours of use we recommend that your mufflerbeservicedorreplacedby yourautho rized service dealer LINE TRIMMER SAF...

Page 6: ...ial it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade WARNING The blade continues to spin after the throttle is rele...

Page 7: ...ous injury always stop engine and ensure blade chain has stopped moving dis connect spark plug and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain WARNING A coasting blade rotat ingchaincanca...

Page 8: ...ower run for a few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze S Look behind and use care when backing up Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in rever...

Page 9: ...the han dle be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up right position retighten wing nut O...

Page 10: ...is thor oughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit CAUTION Never use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and voi...

Page 11: ...l attachments to be installed The optional attachments are MODEL Edger PP1000E Cultivator PP2000T Blower PP3000B Brushcutter PP4000C Pruner PP5000P WARNING Always stopunit anddis connect spark plug be...

Page 12: ...release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine S Release the throttle trigger S Push and release the engine ON STOP switch CUTTING METHODS WA...

Page 13: ...maintenance CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Spark Plug Boot S Air Filter S Housing Screws S Assist Handle Screw S Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dea...

Page 14: ...rn line before installing new line 2 Use only 0 115 inch 3 mm diameter Poulan PRO brand cut length line 3 Insert one end of the line through the positioning tunnel 4 Continue to feed line through tunn...

Page 15: ...S Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci dentally cause injury S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit fo...

Page 16: ...er outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4...

Page 17: ...ENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVELIM ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The po...

Page 18: ...ic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be lia...

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