Poulan 1600 User Manual - Page 23

G. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starting CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. Engine will not idle properly Engine will not accelerate, lacks power or dies under a load Engine smokes excessively Engine runs hot Unit engages at idle speed Trimmer head does not turn when engine is accelerated Trimmer head stops under a load Line does not advance 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 6. None of the above. 1. Idle speed set too slow. 2. Idle speed set too high. 3. Low speed mixture requires adjustments. 4. None of the above. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. 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. 3. Spark plug incorrect 4. None of the above. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. Drive shaft broken or not engaged. 2. Carburetor requires adjustments. 3. Clutch slipping. 1. Drive shaft broken or not engaged. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. Clutch requires repair. 1. Line improperly wound onto spool. 2. Worn spool. REMEDY 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. See "Starting Instructions." 3. Install new plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; clean. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to increase speed. 2. Adjust idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce speed. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace spark plug and regap. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Empty fuel tank and refuel with correct fuel mixture. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." I. See "Fueling Your Unit." 2_ See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Replace with correct plug. 4. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. See "Carburet Adjustments." 2. Contact a qualified service dealer. 1. Replace or see 'Assembly:2. See "Carburetor Adjustments.3. Contact a quail fed service dealer. 1. Replace or see 'Assembly" 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments.3. Contact a qualified service dealer. I. Rewind spool. 2. Replace spool . WEED EATER® ACCESSORIES ITEM SAFETY FACE SHIELD SAFETY GOGGLES NYLON CUTTING LINE (.080" diameter - 80 ' long) SPOOL W/LINE TAP-N-GO® TRIMMER HEAD FLEX SHAFT LUBE SHOULDER STRAP STOCK NO. ITEM 701601 701506 701534 701523 701574 701570 701548 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL -8 OZ. (16:1) -8 OZ. (32:1) -4 OZ. (32:1) FUEL CAP AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG STOCK NO. 3039 30117 30119 701583 701568 30077