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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch of f.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
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 mixture.
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. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
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 fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremediesbelow exceptremedies thatrequireoperationoftheunit.
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 .
LIMITED WAR RANTY
PoulanPRO warrants to the original purchas-
er that each new PoulanPRO brand gasoline
chain saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DA YS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Produc-
ing 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, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessoriesand/orattachments notspecifical-
lyrecommended byPoul anPROforthischain
saw. Additionally,thiswarranty does notcover
damagecausedby improperhandling,improp-
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi-
tion or operation. This warranty does notcover
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, chainsharpening, bars,chains,
and other pa rts which wear and require re-
placementwithreasonable u se d uring thewar-
rantyperiod.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverpre-
delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain,andnormal a djustmentsexplainedinthe
instruction manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments and chain tension adjustments. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WA RRANTY G IVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM
STAT E TO ST ATE.
NO CLAIM S FOR CONSEQUENTI AL O R
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIESEXCEPTTHOSEEXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STAT ES DO N OT ALLOW L IMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPL IE D W AR-
RANTY LASTS O R THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LI M ITATIONS OR EXCLUSI ON M AY NOT
APPLY T O YOU.
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO
reserves t herightto change,modify ,ordiscon-
tinue models, designs, specifications, and ac-
cessories of all products at any time without
notice or obligation to any purchaser.