Poulan Pro PP2822 Manuel D'instructions page 9

• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range (see RE-
PLACE SPARK PLUG section).
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• 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
Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
start.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
not idle
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
properly.
3. Compression low.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
3. Carburetor requires
or dies under
adjustment.
a load.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine 1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
smokes
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine runs
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
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.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. 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.
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