TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_b, WARNING:
Always
stop unit and disconnect
spark plug before performing
all of
the recommended
remedies
below except
remedies that require operation
of the unit,
TROUBLE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds
after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. FueI 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.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or repIace air filter.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Clean or replace
plug and regap.
lacks power.
3. Chain brake engaged.
3. Disengage
chain brake.
or dies under
4. Carburetor
requires
4. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes
gasoline,
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves
1. Idle speed
requires
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
at idle speed,
adjustment.
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
2. Clutch requires
repair.
2. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
Poulan
warrants
to the original
purchaser
that each new Poulan 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.
1 YEAR
- 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. if used 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 Poulan for
this chain
saw. Additionally,
this warranty
does not cover damage
caused by improper
handling,
improper
maintenance,
or if the
saw is altered in any way which in our judge-
ment affects
its condition
or operation.
This
warranty
does
not cover
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
manual
such
as carburetor
adjustments
and chain tension adjustments.
This warranty
does not cover transportation
costs.
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
WARRANTIES
EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME
STATES
DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATIONS
OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
SO THE
ABOVE
LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy
of
Poulan
is to continuously
improve
its products.
Therefore,
Poulan
reserves
the right
to change,
modify,
or
discontinue
models,
designs,
specifica-
tions,
and accessories
of all products
at
any time without
notice or obligation
to any
purchaser.
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