PROBLEM
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel (over 30 days)
Fouled spark plug
Cold weather start lever is in closed position
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel (over 30 days)
Improper idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old fuel (over 30 days)
Blade bound with dirt or grass
Dirty air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
Old fuel (over 30 days)
Fouled spark plug
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Move cold weather start lever to open position
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Idle Speed Adjustments section
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine and clean the blade
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
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