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FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE i n the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is
an acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel
tank orfuel storage container.Follow themix
instructions found on stabilizer containers.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1,
2-cycle engineoil(aircooled)is blendedwith
fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you
can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oilmixture, theoil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthe starterrope 8to 10 tim es todistrib-
ute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a f ew
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank em pty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel m ixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
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. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty f uel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremedies below exceptremedies thatrequire operation of theunit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.