Poulan 1995-03 User Manual - Page 19

H. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starling. 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching =bunion 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 6. Stop switch off. 7. None of the above. Engine will not idle properly. I . Idle speed set too fast or too slow. 2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment. 3. Crankshaft seals worn. 4. Compression low. 5. None of the above. Engine will not accelerate. lacks power. or dies under a load. I. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged. 5. Compression low. 6. None of the above. Engine smokes excessively. I. Air filter dirty. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 3. High speed mixture requires adjustment. 4. Choke partially on. Engine runs hot. I . Fuel mixture incorrect. / High speed mixture set too low (Lean). 3. Spark plug incorrect. , 4. Exhaust pony or muffler outlets plugged. 5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. 6. Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty. 7. None of the above. Oil inadequate for bar I. Oil lank empty. and chain lubrication. 2. Oil pump or oil filter clogged. 3. Guide bar oil hole blocked. Chain moves at idle speed. I. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. Chain does not move when engine is accelerated. I. Chain tension too tight. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. Guide bar rails pinched. 4. Clutch slipping. 5. Chain brake engaged. Chain clatters or cuts roughly. I. Chain tension incorrect. 2. Cutters damaged. 3. Chain worn. 4. Cullers dull, improperly sharpened, or depth gauges too high. 5. Sprocket worn. 6. Chain installed backwards. Chain stops within the cut. I. Chain cutter tops not filed flat. 2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 3. Clutch slipping. Chain cuts at an angle. I. Cutters damaged on one side. 2. Chain dull on one side. 3. Guide bar bent or worn. I. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. See "Starting Instructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignition switch. 4. Replace fuel filter inspect fuel line. 5. Sec "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. Move switch to the "START' position. 7. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. I. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. I. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace spark plug and re-gap. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 6. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Push choke knob in. I. See "Fueling Your Unit." / See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Replace with correct plug. 4. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Clean spark arrestor screen. 6. Clean area. 7. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Fill oil tank. 2. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Remove bar and clean. I . See "Carburetor Adjustments.." / Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. I . See "Chain Tension." 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Repair or replace. 4. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Disengage chain brake. I. See "Chain Tension." 2. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Resharpen or replace chain. 4. Have chain sharpened. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 6. Install chain in right direction. I . Have chain sharpened. 2. Repair or replace guide bar. 3. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. I. Have chain sharpened. / Have chain sharpened. 3. Replace guide bar. - 19 -