Poulan 271490 User Manual - Page 26

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not "CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. • Engine valves out of • Contact an authorized adjustment. service center/department. Hard to start • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug. • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. • Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section. • Engine valves out of • Contact an authorized adjustment. service center/department. Engine will not turn over • Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. • Attachment clutch is engaged. • Weak or dead battery. • Blown fuse. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Faulty operator presence switch(es). • Depress clutch/brake pedal. • Disengage attachment clutch. • Recharge or replace battery. • Replace fuse. • Clean battery terminals. • Check/replace ignition switch. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Contact an authorized service center/department. Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Recharge or replace battery. • Clean battery terminals. • Check all wiring. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. 26