Troubleshooting Table; Technical Data - Poulan PLB 26 Manual De Instrucciones

a WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended
remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Engine will not idle properly.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
Engine smokes excessively.
Engine runs hot.
Peak Velocity in MPH (m/s)
Volume in CFM (m /min)
3
Force in N

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.

TECHNICAL DATA

19 0 (85)
430 (12)
13.2
REMEDY
1. See "Difficult Starting" 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.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug and
re-gap.
4. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
6. 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.