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CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
CAUSE ACTION
Blue EZ-Start lever wasn’t flipped/set Move lever to the starting position
Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine flooded Flip throttle lever to FAST and pull starter rope
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
The outside temperature is above 90º F Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
CAUSE ACTION
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
Call 1-800-520-5520 for more information.
CAUSE ACTION
Bag full Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag
Blocked tube Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube/ Impeller
Blocked impeller Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube/ Impeller
Damaged impeller Take the unit to an authorized service dealer
UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM