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To oil the blade, do t he following:
S Stopthe engineandallow bladeto cometo
a complete stop.
S EnsureON/OFF switch is inthe OFF posi-
tion.
S Disconnect the spark plug wire.
S Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
the top strap as shown.
Top Strap
OIL
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plugwithnewone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range (see RE-
PLACE SPARK PLUG section).
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store petrol from one season to
another.
S Replace your petrol can if it starts to ru st.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plugfouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
W ARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. MoveON/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 fuelfilter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments S ection.