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ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pullthe starter rope8 to10 tim es todistrib-
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 bo lts. 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 from 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 empty.
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; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
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 much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
therecommended rem ediesbelow except remedies thatrequire operation ofthe unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.