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Cylinder
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Cover
Plug
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STORAGE
WAR NIN G: stop engine
and allow to
coot, and secure
the unit before
storing or
transporting
in a vehicle.
Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors
cannot
reach
sparks
or open flames
from water heaters,
electric
motors
or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp
object
cannot
accidentally
cause injury to passersby.
Store the unit out
of reach of children.
• Before storing,
drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
• Clean the unit before storing.
Pay particu-
lar attention
to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent
and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks
or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
CAUTION:
It is important
to prevent
gum
deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel sys-
tem parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter,
fuel hose. or fuel tank during
storage.
Alco-
hol blended
fuels
(called gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads to fuel mixture
separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic gas
can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
NEED A SERVICE
PART?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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WARNING:
unit and disconnect
before
all of
Always
stop
spark plug
performing
the recommended
remedies
below except
remedies
that require operation
of the unit,
TROUBLE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds
after
starting.
CAUSE
• Ignition switch off.
• Engine flooded,
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark
plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
•
Move ignition switch to ON.
•
Sea"Difficult
Starting"
in
Operation
Section.
•
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
•
Install new spark plug.
•
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
•
Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will
• Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment
properly.
• Crankshaft
seals worn.
•
Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will not
• Air filter dirty.
•
Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,
• Spark
plug fouled.
•
Clean or replace
plug
lacks power,
and regap.
or dies under
• Carburetor
requires
•
Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
• Too much oil mixed with
• Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes
gasoline,
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
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