TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommendedremedies below exceptremedies thatrequire operationof theunit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5.
Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
smokes
excessively.
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
2.
Clutch requires repair.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur-
chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to re-
pair or replace under this warranty any de-
fective gasoline chain saw as follows from
the original date of purchase.
ery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual such as carburetor
adjustments and chain tensionadjustments.
This warranty does not cover transportation
costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
2
YEARS -- Parts and Labor,when usedfor
Household purposes.
OTHER
60
DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPTTHOSEEXPRESS-
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.
Thepolicy of Poulan PRO is tocontinuously
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan
PRO reserves therighttochange, modify,or
discontinuemodels,designs,specifications,
and accessories of all products at any time
withoutnoticeor obligationto any purchaser.
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purposes.
DAYS -- Parts andLabor,ifusedforrental
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by Poulan
PRO for this chain saw. Additionally, this
warranty does not cover damage causedby
improper handling, improper maintenance,
orifthesaw isalteredinany waywhichinour
judgement affects its condition or operation.
This warrantydoes notcover tune--up,spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4018 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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