TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_b, 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
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds
after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. FueI not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting"
in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or repIace air filter.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Clean or replace
plug and regap.
lacks power.
3. Chain brake engaged.
3. Disengage
chain brake.
or dies under
4. Carburetor
requires
4. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes
gasoline,
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves
1. Idle speed
requires
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
at idle speed,
adjustment.
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
2. Clutch requires
repair.
2. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
Poulan PRO warrants to the original purchas-
er that each new Poulan
PRO brand gasoline
chain saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship
and agrees to repair or replace
under
this warranty
any
defective
gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS
= Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial,
Professional,
or Income Produc-
ing 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
aod/or attachments
not specifical-
ly recommended
by Poulan PRO for this chain
saw, Additionally, this warranty
does not cover
damage caused by improper handling, improp-
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi-
tion or operation. This warranty does not cover
tune-up,
spark
plugs, filters, starter
ropes,
starter springs, chain sharpening,
bars, chains,
and other parts which wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during the war-
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
delivery
set-up,
installation
of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the
instruction manual such as carburetor
adjust-
ments
and chain tension
adjustments.
This
warranty does not cover transportation
costs.
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 EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME
STATES
DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY
LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATIONS
OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
SO THE
ABOVE
LIMITATIONS
OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously
improve its products, Therefore,
Poulan PRO
reserves the right to change, modify, or discon-
tinue models, designs, specifications,
and ac-
cessories
of all products
at any time without
notice or obligation to any purchaser.
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