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17 helpful tip, Warning – Poulan Pro PP4218 AV User Manual

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HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/

oil mixture, the oil will sepa-

rate from the gas.

We recommend that you

shake the gas can weekly

to insure proper blending of

the gas and oil.

ENGINE

S

Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon

of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)

through the spark plug opening. Slowly

pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-

ute oil.

S

Replace spark plug with new one of rec-

ommended type and heat range.

S

Clean air filter.

S

Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,

or worn parts.

S

At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline

to oil ratio.

OTHER

S

Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

S

Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust.

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not

start or will run

only a few

seconds after

starting.

1. Ignition switch off.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel 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.

Engine will

not idle

properly.

1. Idle speed requires

adjustment.

2. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Chain brake engaged.

4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

Engine will not

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug and regap.

3. Disengage chain brake.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine

smokes

excessively.

1. Too much oil mixed with

gasoline.

1. 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

Chain moves

at idle speed.

1. Idle speed requires

adjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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