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
(see
RE-
PLACE
SPARK
PLUG section).
• 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.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE
PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_, WARN IN G:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark piug before performing
all of the
recommended
remedies
below except
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.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. ON/OFF
switch
in the
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark
plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression
low.
1. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffler outlet screen.
5. 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 on
muffler outlet screen.
1. Move ON/OFF
switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded
Engine"
in Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark
plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
3. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
1. Clean or replace
air filter.
2. Clean or replace
plug
and regap.
3. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
4. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
5. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
1. Adjust
choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct
fuel mixture.
3. Clean or reptace 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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