Troubleshooting Table - Poulan Pro PP5020AV Manuel D'instructions

Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer
containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil
(air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do
not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer with
2- -cycle engine oil to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage of your gas/
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly to
insure proper blending of the
gas and oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
Engine will
not idle prop-
erly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Chain moves
at idle speed.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
CAUSE
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
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 start-
er 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 ra-
tio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
REMEDY
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.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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