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ENGINE
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Remove spark p lugandpour1teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycle engineoil(air c ooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
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Replace s parkplugwithnewone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range (see RE-
PLACE SPARK PLUG section).
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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 f reshfuelhavingthepropergas olinet o
oil ratio.
OTHER
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Do not s tore gasoline from one season to
another.
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Replaceyourgasolinecan ifitstartstorust.
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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbonbuild-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
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. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air f ilter dirty.
4. Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
1. Adjust c hoke.
2. Empty fuel tank andrefill w ith
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel m ixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Oper ation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING:
Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingall oft he
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel notreaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to theON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.