Poulan PT7000 User Manual - Page 9

Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger, make sure tube is fully inserted into the engine. Always release the throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. The blade should not turn while the engine is running at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the Carburetor adjustment section or contact your Authorized Service Dealer. WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or tube. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start, • Fuel tank empty. • Engine flooded. • Spark plug not tiring. • Fuel not reaching carburetor. • Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not idle properly. • Carburetor requires adjustment. • Throttle bigger problems. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. • Air filter dirty. • Spark plug fouled. • Carburetor requires adJualtnent. Engine smokes excessively. • Air filler dirty. • Too much oil mixed with gasoline. • Carburetor requires adjustment. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. • Line improperly routed in head. • Line improperly wound on spool. • Line size incorrect. Line welds onto spool. • Line size incorrect • Line improperly wound on spool. • Crowding line on material being cut. Line pulls back into head • Too lithe line outside of head. • Line size incorrect. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS • Spark Plug Boot • Air Fitter • Housing Screws • Assist Handle Screws • Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Refer replacement or damaged/warn parts to an Authorized Service Dealer. • On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop switch functions properly by moving the switch to the "Stop" position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit 0 fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Shield - Discontinue use of unit if shield is damaged. CLEAN AIR FILTER Do not clean fitter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. • Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. • Remove parts as illustrated. • Wash the filter in soap and water. • Allow fitter to dry. • Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil. • Replace parts. Make sure the filter is seated completely. Air Filter Air Filter Cover