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Clean al l parts and check f or damage. Have
damaged parts repaired or replaced by an
Authorized Ser vice Dealer.
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Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
the top strap as shown.
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
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Never store the machine with fuel in thefuel
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or sparks, orin acon-
fined space such as a car trunk.
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Always refer to the instruction manual for
important details if the product is to be
stored for an extended period.
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your carburetor is equipped w ith limiter caps.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter caps. Car bur etor adjustment is
a complicated task. We recommend that you
take your unit to an A uthorized Service Dealer.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug yearly with a Champion
RCJ-8Y plug. Spark plug gap is .025 in.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.
NEED SERVICE PARTS?
Contact your dealer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
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Engine flooded.
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Fuel tank empty.
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Spark plug not firing.
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Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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Compression low.
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See “Starting Instructions.”
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Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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Install new spark plug.
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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
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Compression low.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
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Choke partially on.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Air filter dirty.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Adjust choke.
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Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
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Clean or replace air filter.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Engine
runs hot.
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Fuel mixture incorrect.
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Spark plug incorrect.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Carbon build up.
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See “Fueling.”
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Replace with correct spark plug.
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See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
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Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unitand disconnect spark p lugbefore performing any ofth
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recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of t he unit.