Poulan BVM200 - Manual (Page 8)

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S See “Fueling Your Unit.”
S Replace with correct spark plug.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
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 an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S Compression low.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
S Air filter dirty.
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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 air filter.
S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
S Contact an authorized service dealer.
S Contact an 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 air filter.
S See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
S Fuel mixture incorrect.
S Spark plug incorrect.
S Carburetor requires adjustment.
S Carbon build up.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod-
ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser
that each new Poulan PRO! brand gasoline
tool or attachment is free from defects in materi-
al and workmanship and agrees to repair or re-
place under this warranty any defective gaso-
line product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income producing
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 specifically
recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA 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 reason-
able use during the warranty period. This war-
ranty does not cover predelivery setup or nor-
mal adjustments explained in the instruction
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
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY 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 reserves the
right to change, modify, or discontinue models,
designs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obligation
to any purchaser.