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SEASONALSTORAGE
Prepareunit forstorageatendof season orif
it will notbe used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis tobestoredfor aperiod oftime:
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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-
TIONsectionofthis manual,seemessagela-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the u se of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altern ative i n
minimizing the f ormation of fuel gum de posits
d ur ing stora ge. Addstab ilizer togasoline infuel
tank o r fuel storage container . Follow the mix
in str u ction s fou nd on sta bilizer con t aine r. Run
e ngin ea tleast5 minut es aft er a ddin gst abilizer.
ENGINE
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Remove sparkplugandpour1teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengineoil (air cooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute o il.
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Replacesparkplugwith newone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
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Clean air f ilter.
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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
onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
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Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartstorust.
TROUBLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark p lug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compressionlow.
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 fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compressionlow.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
3. Conta ct an authorized service dealer
4. Conta ct an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty .
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies undera
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; 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 authorized service de aler.
5. Co ntact an authorized service de aler.
6. Co ntact an authorized service de aler.
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. Con tact an a utho rized service dealer.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Con tact an a utho rized service dealer.
4. Con tact an a utho rized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE
W ARNING:
Always stopunit anddisconnect spark plugbefore performing anyof the
recommended remedies below other t han remedies that re quire operation of the un it.