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STORAGE
WARNING:Stopengineandallowto
cool, 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.
Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby.Storethe unitout
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engineand allow torun untilit stops.
S Clean the unitbefore storing. Pay particu-
larattention tothe airintake area,keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store in a dry area outof thereach of chil-
dren.
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a
complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
S The guide bar and chain must always be
covered with a scabbard when the machine
is being transported or i n storage in order to
prevent accident contact with the sharp
chain. Even a non--moving chain can cause
serious cuts to yourself or persons you
bump into with an exposed chain.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as thecarburetor,fuelfil-
ter, fuelhose, orfuel tank during storage.Al-
cohol blendedfuels (calledgasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formationofacidsduringstorage. Acidicgas
can damage the engine.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a f ew
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank em pty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” 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.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
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. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing allof
therecommendedremediesbelow exceptremedies thatrequireoperationof theunit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.