Poulan SV 30 Trimmer User Manual


 
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SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adj ustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur ifyou turnthe needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearlyusing aChampion
RCJ-8Y spark plug. Spark plug gap is .025”.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
S
Engine flooded.
S
Fuel tank empty.
S
Spark plug not firing.
S
Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S
Compression low.
S
See “Starting Instructions.”
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
S
Install new spark plug.
S
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Crankshaft seals worn.
S
Compression low.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Spark plug fouled.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Carbon build up.
S
Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
S
Clean or replace a ir filter.
S
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap
.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively .
S
Choke partially on.
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Air filter dirty.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Adjust choke.
S
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
S
Clean or replace a ir filter.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
S
Fuel mixture incorrect.
S
Spark plug incorrect.
S
Carburetor requires adjustment.
S
Carbon build up.
S
See “Fueling Your Unit.”
S
Replace with correct spark plug.
S
See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S
Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any ofth
e
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
SAFETY RULES
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need a Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
SAFETY RULES
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
Divi-
sion WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants
to the original purchaser that each new
Weed Eater brand gasoline tool or attach-
ment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees torepair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.
2 YEARS
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS
-- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income pro-
ducing purposes.
30 DAYS
-- Parts and Labor, ifused for rental
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
ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
for this tool.
Additionally, this warranty does not cover
tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head
parts that will wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
erysetup ornormal adjustments explained in
the operator’s manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS