Poulan Pro PP3816A Manuel D'instructions page 19

Poulan/WEED EATER 50:1, 2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.
If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer 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:
the 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
properly.
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
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
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 50:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
• 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.
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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