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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1.ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation S ection.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; r eplace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or r eplace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor 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 r eplace air filter.
2. Clean or r eplace 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 f uel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or r eplace 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 unitanddisconnect spark plugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except r em edies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor
Products Inc., warrants to the original consumer
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pair or replace under this warranty any defective
gasoline pr oduct o r a ttachment as follows f rom
the o riginal date of purchase.
2YEARS--Parts and Labor , when u sed for
household pur poses.
90 DA YS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and d oes not
cover damage or l iability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or
the u se of accessories and/or attachments n ot
specifically recommended by Po ulan PRO for
this tool. This warranty does not cover tune--up,
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear
and require replacement with reasonable u se
during the warranty period. This warranty does
not cover pre--delivery setup or normal adjust-
ments e xplained in the instruction manual. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
In the event you have a claimunder this warran-
ty, you must return the p roduct to an authorized
service d ealer .
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
Poul an PRO, a division of
Husqvarna Outdoor P roducts Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723