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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: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan, a d i vi si o n of H usqva rn a C o n su me r
Outdoor Products, N.A., I nc., warrants t o the
original consumer purchaser that each new
Poulan brand gasoline tool or a ttachment is
free from defects in m aterial and workmanship
and agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline product or a ttach-
ment as f ollows from t he original date of pu r-
chase.
2YEARS--Parts and Labor , when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor , when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
purposes.
30 DA YS -- Parts and Labor , if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, impropermaintenanceor alteration, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments not
specifically recommended by Poula n for this
tool. This warranty does not cover tune--up,
spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, cutting line,or
rotating headparts that willwearandrequire re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty doesnotcover pre--
delivery setup or normal adjustments explained
in the instruction manual. This warranty does
not cover transportation costs.
Inthe eventyouhaveaclaimunderthiswarran-
ty,you must return the product to an authorized
service dealer .
Should you have a ny unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
Poul an , a division of Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1--800--554--6723
In Canada, contact:
Poul an
850 M atheson Blvd. W est
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4