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SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustments is a complicated
task. We recommend that you take your unit
to an authorized service dealer. Damage will
occur if you turnthe needles beyond the limit-
er stops.
IGNITION TIMING
The ignition timing is fixed, non--adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using aCham-
pion RCJ--8Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723
Need Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
See “Starting.”
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine will not
idle properly.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Throttle trigger screw too
tight.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Loosen screw.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
smokes
excessively .
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S
Clean or replace air filter.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
S
Line improperly routed in head.
S
Line improperly wound in
spool.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Check line routing.
S
Rewind line tightly and evenly.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plugbefore performing anyofth
e
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation o f the unit.
Line welds
onto spool.
Line pulls
back into
head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Incorrect spool.
S
Line is being crowded against
material being cut.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
S
Replace with correct spool.
S
Cut with tip of line fully extended.
S
To o little line outside of head.
S
Line size incorrect.
S
Remove spool and pull 4 -- 6 inches
(10 -- 15 cm) of line outside of head.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) dia. line.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to theoriginal
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO
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!!
!
brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from
defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or at-
tachment as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty isnottransferable and doesnot
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX