Poulan 358.351080 User Manual - Page 28

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine wilt not start or will onlyrun only for a few secondsafter starting. EngineWill not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Spark ptug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requiresadjustment. 6. On/Stop swilch in "Step" position. 7. None of the above, 1. Idle speed set too fast or too slow. 2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment. 3. Crankshaft seats worn. 4. Compression low. 5. None of the above. 1. 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. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 3. High speed mixture requires adjustment. 4. Choke partially on. 5. Crankcase leak. 1. Fi!l tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. See "StartingInstructions." 3. Install new plug/check ignitionsystem. 4. Replace fuel filter; inspectfuel line. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. Move switch to the =On"position. .,7:Contact your Sears Service CentedDept. t. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 2. See =Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept. 4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 21.. Clean or replace sapirafrilktepr.lug and re-gap, 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept. 5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 6. Contact your Sears Service Center/DePt. t. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture. 3. See =Carburetor Adjustments." 4. Push blue choke knob in. 5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. Engine runs hot. Oil inadequate for bar and chain lubrication. Chain moves at idle speed, Chain does not move when engine is accelerated., 'Chainclattersor cuts roughly. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. ..... 2. High speed mixture set too lean. 3. Spark plug incorrect. 4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged. 5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. 6. Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty. 7. None of the above. 1. See "Fueiing You; Unit."....... 2. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 3. Replace with correct plug. 4. Contact your Sears Service center!Dept. 5. Clean spark arrestor screen. 6. Clean area. 7. C.o..n..t.a..c. t your Sears Service center/Dept. 1. Oil tank empty. 2. Oil pump or oil filter clogged. 3. Guide bar oil hole blocked. 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. t. Fitloil tank, 32.. CRoenmtoavcet yboaurraSnedacrs!eSarel r,.v..i.c..e...Center/Dept. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 2. Contact your Sears Service center/Dept. 1. Chain tension too tight. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. Guide bar rails pinched. 4, Clutch sl!pplng. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 2. Cutters damaged 3. Chain worn. 4. Cutters dull, improperlysharpened, or depth gauges too high. 5. Sprocket worn. 6. Chain installedbackwards. 1. See =ChainTension." 2. SP_ =CaJ'buretorAdjustments." 3. Repair or replace. 4, Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 1, See "Chain Tension." 2. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 3. Resharpen or replace chain. 4. See "Sharpening Chain." 5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept. 6. Installchain in right direction. Chain''stopsWithinthe cut. 1. Chain cutter tops not filed fiat. .....11See =Sharpening Chain." 2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 3. Clutch slipping, 2. Repair or replace guide bar. 3. Contact your Sears Service center/Dept. 3hain cuts at an angle, 1. Cutters damaged on one Side. 2. Chain dull on one side. 3, Guide bar bent or worn. ! 1. See "Sharpening Chain." 2. See "Sharpening Chain." 3. Replace guide bar. ff situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgemenL ff you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878. - 28 -