Poulan 2001-02 - Manual (Page 16)

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
S Ignition switch off.
S Engine flooded.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching
carburetor. .
S Move ignition switch to ON.
S See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
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.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment .
S
Crankshaft seals worn.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Air filter dirty.
S Spark plug fouled.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Clean or replace air filter.
S Clean or replace plug
and regap.
S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
S Too much oil mixed with
gasoline. .
S Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture. .
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan
Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free from de-
fects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty 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 Produc-
ing 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 improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifical-
ly recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this chain
saw. Additionally, this warranty does not cover
damage caused by improper handling, 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 not cover
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains,
and other parts which wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the
operator’s manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments 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.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA re-
serves the right to change, modify, or discontin-
ue models, designs, specifications, and acces-
sories of all products at any time without notice
or obligation to any purchaser.
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency/Environment Canada and Poulan/
Weed Eater, Division of WCI Outdoor Products
are pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and
garden equipment engines must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti--
smog standards. Poulan/Weed Eater must
warrant the emission control system on your
lawn and garden equipment engine for the peri-
ods of time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper mainte-