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HELPFUL TIP
During storage of your gas /
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recomm end that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insure proper blending of
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pull the starter rope 8to 10 t im es to distrib-
ute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter .
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline fr om one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch of f.
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; r eplace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or r eplace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in t he
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 m uch oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Alw ays stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perf orming all of
the r ecommended r em edies below except remedies that require operation oftheunit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch r equires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an a uthorized service dealer .