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HELPFUL TIP
During storageof your gas/
oil mixture, the oilwill sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insureproperblending of
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour 1teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter r ope 8 to 10 times to distribut e oil.
S Replace spark plug w ith newone ofreco m-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose scr ews, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, br oken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel hav ingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasolinecan ifit s tarts torust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine w ill not
start.
1. E ngine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. S park plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburet or.
5. C arburetor r equires
adjustment.
1. See “S tarting a F looded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixtur e.
3. Install new spar k plug.
4. Check for dir ty fuel filter; r eplace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low .
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. S park plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low .
Engine w ill not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
exce ssively.
1. Fuel mixtu re incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine r uns
hot.
1. Fuel mixt ure incorre ct.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build- up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “F ueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectsparkplug befor eperformingall ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require oper ation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE