TROUBLESHOOTING
If your blower does not appear to operate properly, follow the instructions below. If this does not solve
the problem, please contact your local repair agent.
WARNING
Before proceeding, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the battery pack.
Wait until the surfaces cool down. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
PROBLEM
The engine does not
start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The battery is not secure.
No spark.
No fuel.
The engine is flooded.
The air filter is blocked.
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SOLUTION
Insert the battery correctly. Ensure the
battery is fully charged.
Clean or replace the spark plug. Reset
the spark plug gap. Refer to the Spark
Plug Replacement section in this
manual.
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the
fuel tank. Push the primer bulb until the
bulb is full of fuel. If the bulb does not
fill, the primary fuel delivery system is
blocked. Contact an authorized service
dealer. If the primer bulb fills, the engine
may be flooded, proceed to the next
item.
Remove the spark plug referring to the
Spark Plug Replacement section in this
manual. Press the start button 5 to 10
times. Then place the blower still with
the spark plug removed for about 30
minutes. After 30 minutes, replace the
spark plug referring to the Spark Plug
Replacement section. Then re-start the
engine. If the engine still does not start,
contact an authorized service dealer.
Clean the air filter. Refer to Cleaning the
Air Filter section in this manual.