Poulan 1400T User Manual - Page 19

F. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starting Engine will not idle properly Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load Engine smokes excessively Engine runs hot CAUSE 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. Idle speed set too fast or too slow. 2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment. 3. Throttle trigger screw too tight. 4. None of the above. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Muffler outlets plugged. 5. None of the above. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 3. High speed mixture requires adjustment. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. High speed mixture set too low (lean). 3. Spark plug incorrect. 4. None of the above. Trimmer head stops under a load or does not turn when engine is accelerated. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting Excessive line usage I. Drive shaft broken or not engaged. 2. Carburetor requires adjustments. 1. Line caught between spool and hub. 2. Line improperly wound onto spool. I. Improper line size. 2. Cutting at high speed around hard objects. 3. Crowding line against material being cut. REMEDY 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. See "Starting Instructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignition system. 4. Clean fuel filter, inspect fuel line. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments?" 3. Loosen screw to free trigger. 4. Contact a qualified service dealer. I. Clean or replace 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. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 1. See "Fueling Your Unit?' 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Replace with correct plug. 4. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. Replace or see "Assembly." 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments?' 1. Remove cover. Check line routing. 2. Rewind spool firmly and evenly. 1. Use only .080" diameter line. 2. Reducecuttingspeed around hard objects. 3. Cut with tip of line. i WEED EATER® ACCESSORIES ITEM SAFETY FACE SHIELD SAFETY GOGGLES SAFETY LEG GUARDS NYLON CUTTING LINE (.080" diameter - 80 ' long) SPOOL W/LINE TAP-NO-GO LITM TRIMMER HEAD FLEX SHAFT LUBE SHOULDER STRAP SPARK ARRESTOR KIT STOCK NO. 952-701601 952-062003 952-701600 952-701534 952-701606 952-701604 952-701570 952-701548 952-701612 ITEM 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL - 8 OZ. (16:1) - 8 OZ. (32:1) - 4 OZ. (32:1) FUEL CAP AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG MUFFLER GUARD KIT ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST OPERATOR'S MANUAL STOCK NO. 952-003039 952-030117 952-030119 952-701583 952-701568 952-030077 952-069262 530-066427 530-067065 19