Poulan 1400T - Manual (Page 19)

F. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start
or will run only for
a few seconds after
starting
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
6 . None of the above.
1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
2. See “Starting Instructions.”
3. Install new plug/check ignition system.
4. Clean fuel filter, inspea fuel line.
5. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
6 . Contact a qualified service dealer.
Engine will not idle
properly
1. Idle speed set too f^t or too slow.
2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment.
3. Throttle trigger screw too tight.
4. None of the above.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
2- See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
3. Loosen screw to ftee trigger.
4. Contact a qualified service dealer.
Engine will not
accelerate, lacks
power, or dies
under a load
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Muffler outlets plugged.
5. None of the above.
1. Clean orreplace air filter.
2. Clean or replace spark plug and regap.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
4. Contact a qualified service dealer.
5. Contact a qualified service dealer.
Engine smokes
excessively
1. Air filter dirty,
2. Fuelmixtumincoirect.
3. High speed mixture requires adjustment.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2 . Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine runs hot 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2 . High speed mixture set too low (lean).
3. Sparkplug incorrect.
4. None of the above.
1, See “Fueling Tbur Unit.”
2. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
3, Replace with correct plug.
4. Contact a qualified service dealer.
Trimmer head
stops under a load or
does not turn when
engine is accelerated. 1. Drive shaft broken or not engaged.
2. Carburetor requires adjustments.
1. Replace or see “Assembly.”
2. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Line does not advance
or breaks while cutting
1. Line caught between spool and hub.
2. Line improperly wound onto spool.
1. Remove cover. Check line routing.
2. Rewind spool firmly and evenly.
Excessive line usage 1. Improper line si2e.
2. Cutting at high speed around hard objects,
3. Crowding line against material being cut.
1. Use only .080"diameter line.
2. Reduce cutting speed around hard objects.
3. Cut with tip of line.
WEED EATER® ACCESSORIES
ITEM STOCK NO.
SAFETY FACE SHIELD..............................................952-701601
SAFETY GOGGLES.................................................... 952-062003
SAFETY LEG GUARDS.............................................. 952-701600
NYLON CUTTING LINE
(080" diameter-80 Mong)........................................... 952-701534
SPOOL W/UNE............................................................ 952-701606
TAP-NO-GO U™ TRIMMER HEAD.......................... 952-701604
FLEX SHAFT LUBE.................................................... 952-701570
SHOULDER STRAP.................................................... 952-701548
SPARK ARRESTOR KIT........................................... 952-701612
ITEM STUCK NO.
2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL
- 8 0 Z . ( l 6 : l ) ....................................................... 952-003039
- 8 0 Z , (32:1) ............................................................ 952-030117
— 4 0 Z . ( 3 2 : 1 ) ...................................................... 952-030119
FUEL CAP................................................................... 952-701583
AIR FILTER................................................................ 952-701568
SPARK PLUG..............................................................952-030077
MUFFLER GUARD KIT............................................. 952-069262
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST.....................................530-066427
OPERATORS MANUAL............................................ 530-067065
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