Poulan BP400 User Manual - Page 6

Air Filter Screen Air Filter Air Filter Cover S Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. S Remove the parts as illustrated. S Wash the filter in soap and water. S Allow filter to dry completely before re-- installing. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not S Engine flooded. start. S Fuel tank empty. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Compression low. S See "Starting Instructions." S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Install new spark plug. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. Engine will not S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." idle properly. S Crankshaft seals worn. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. S Compression low. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. Engine will not S Air filter dirty. S Clean or replace air filter. accelerate, S Spark plug fouled. S Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap. lacks power, or dies under a load. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." S Carbon build up. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. S Compression low. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. Engine smokes excessively. S Choke partially on. S Adjust choke. S Fuel mixture incorrect. S Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. S Air filter dirty. S Clean or replace air filter. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." Engine runs hot. S Fuel mixture incorrect. S See "Fueling Your Unit." S Spark plug incorrect. S Replace with correct spark plug. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." S Carbon build up. S Contact Authorized Service Dealer. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes. 90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes. 30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Additionally, this warranty does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, cutting line, or rotating head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. -- 6 --