Spark Plug; Troubleshooting - Poulan 330 Manual Del Operador

sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.
• Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of
operation.
• Remove sawdust from bar groove periodi-
cally with a wire or putty knife.
Sprocket Hole
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CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark p_ug yearly using a Cham-
pion RCJ6Y. Gap to .025".
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
STORAGE
'_ WARNING: stop engine and allow to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
• Before storing, drain aH fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
• Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to ctean the plastic surfaces.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuet vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose. or fuel tank during storage. Alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the engine.
_, 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
• Ignition switch off.
• Engine flooded,
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
. carburetor.
• Move ignition switch to ON.
• See"Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
• Install new spark plug.
• Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuet line;
repair or replace.
• Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will • Carburetor requires
not idle . adjustment
properly. • Crankshaft seals worn. • Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not • Air filter dirty. • Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, • Spark plug fouled. • Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under • Carburetor requires • Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
a load. adjustment.
Engine • Too much oil mixed with • Empty fue_ tank and refill with
smokes . gasoline. . correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
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