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SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareunit forstorageat endofseason orif
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis tobe storedfor a period o ftime:
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Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
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Store in a clean dry area.
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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TIONsectionofthis manual,seemessagela-
beled IMPOR TANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altern ative i n
minimizing th e formation of fue l gum d epo sits
d ur ing st or age. Add s t abilizer togaso line infu el
tank o r fuel storage container . Follow the mix
in str u ction s fo un d on stabilizer cont aine r. Run
e ngin eatleast 5minutes af te r addingstab ilizer.
ENGINE
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Remove spark plugandpour1teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycle engineoil (aircooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
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Replace sparkplugwith newoneofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
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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 nex t season, use
only freshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
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Replaceyourgasolinecanif itstartstorust.
TROUBLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not
idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. Co ntact an authoriz ed ser vice d ealer.
5. Co ntact an authoriz ed ser vice d ealer.
6. Co ntact an authoriz ed ser vice d ealer.
Engine smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
W ARNING:
Always stop u nit anddisconnect spark plug be fore performing any ofthe
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.