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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Ad d stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 m inutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
S
Remove spark plug and pour 1teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycleengine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 t imes to distribute oil.
S
Replace spark plug with new one ofrecom-
mended 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 from one s eason to
another.
S
Replace your gasoline can if itstarts torust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct f uel 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 deal er.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service deal er.
3. Contact an authorized service deal er.
1. Air filter di rty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-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 deal er.
4. Contact an authorized service deal er.
5. Contact an authorized service deal er.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture i ncorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill wi th
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service deal er.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture i ncorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service deal er.
4. Contact an authorized service deal er.
WARNING:
Always stop unit anddisconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE