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SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit for storageat end ofseason or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be storedfor aperiod of time:
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Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
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Store in a clean dry area.
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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION s ectionof t hismanual,see messagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altern ative i n
minimizing th e formation of fue l gum d epo sits
d ur ing stor ag e. Add st abilizer to ga soline in f uel
tank o r fuel storage container . Follow the mix
in str u ction s fo un d on st abilizer con t aine r. Run
e ngin e at least 5minutes af te r addin gsta bilizer.
ENGINE
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Remove spark plug andpour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycle engineoil (air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute o il.
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Replace spark plugwith newone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
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Clean air filter.
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Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
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At the beginning of the next season, use
only freshfuel havingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
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Replace yourgasoline c anif itstarts torust.
TROUBLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine fl ooded.
2. Fuel tank empty .
3. Spark p lug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty f uel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Check for dirty f uel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark p lug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel fi lter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark p lug
and re-gap.
4. Co ntact an au t horiz ed serv ice dealer.
5. Co ntact an au t horiz ed serv ice dealer.
6. Co ntact an au t horiz ed serv ice 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. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark p lug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with c orrect s park plug.
3. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
4. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
W ARNING:
Always stop unit and d isconnect spark p lug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the un it.