FUEL
SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the
OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
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beled iMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix
instructions
found on stabilizer
container. Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL
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ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of
40:1,2-cycle
engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark
plug
opening,
Slowly
pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute
oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended
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,
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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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
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
1. See "Starting a Flooded
Engine"
start,
in Operation
section.
2. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing.
3. Install new spark piug.
4. Fuel not reaching
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.
Check for kinked or sp_it fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression
tow.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
1. Fuel not reaching
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; repiace.
idle properly,
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor
requires
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3.
4. Compression
low.
4.
1. Air filter dirty.
1.
2. Fuel not reaching
2.
carburetor.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs hot.
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.
3,
4.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Clean or replace
air filter.
Check for dirty fuel fiiter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Clean or replace
spark plug
and re-gap.
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.
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