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openflame fromhot waterheaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION:
It is im por tant to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel syst em
parts such as the carbur etor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank dur ing storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can at tract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and form ation of
acids during stor age. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your retailer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
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Ignition switch off.
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Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching
carburetor..
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Move ignition switch to ON.
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See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
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Carburetor requires
adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
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Contact a n Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact a n Authorized Service Dealer.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace plug
and regap.
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Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Engine
smokes
excessively.
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Toomuchoilmixedwith
gasoline..
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture..
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended rem edies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
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