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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
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
the recommended rem ediesbelow except remedies thatrequire operationof the unit.
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 WARRANTY
Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur-
chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to r e-
pair or replace under this warranty any de-
fective gasoline chain saw as follows from
the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, w hen usedfor
Household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
30 D AYS -- Parts andLabor,if used f orrental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by Poulan
PRO for this chain saw . Additionally, this
warranty does not co ver damage caused by
improper handling, improper maintenance,
orif thesaw isaltered inany way w hich inour
judgement affects its condition or operation.
This warranty doesnotcover tune--up,spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in
the instruction m anual such as carburetor
adjustments and chain tensionadjustments.
This warranty does not cover transportation
costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU M A Y HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY FROM
STATE TO ST ATE.
NO CLAIM S FOR CONSEQUENTI AL OR
OTHER DAMAGES W IL L BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPTTHOSE EXPR ESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STAT ES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LON G AN IMPL IE D WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LI M ITATI ONS OR EXCL US ION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policyof Poulan PROis to continuously
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan
PRO r eserves the right to c hange, modify, or
discontinue models, de signs, specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time
without n otice orobligation to anypurchaser.