Poulan BVM200LE User Manual - Page 8

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 an authorized service dealer. Engine will not S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. idle properly. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." S Crankshaft seals worn. S Contact an authorized service dealer. S Compression low. S Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine will not S Air filter dirty. S Clean or replace air filter. accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. S S S Fuel not reaching carburetor. S Spark plug fouled. S Spark arresting screen clogged. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap. Replace screen. S Carburetor requires adjustment. S See "Carburetor Adjustments." S Carbon build up. S Contact an authorized service dealer. S Compression low. S Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine smokes excessively. S Choke partially on. S Fuel mixture incorrect. S Adjust choke. S Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. S S Air filter dirty. Carburetor requires adjustment. S S Clean or replace air filter. 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 an authorized service dealer. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PROŽ 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. The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser. -- 8 --