Poulan PPB335 User Manual - Page 16

ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range. S Clean air filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER S Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. Engine runs hot. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. 5. Compression low. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Air filter dirty. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Spark plug incorrect. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. 1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment" in Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation section. 2. Replace with correct spark plug. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 16