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FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION sectionofthis manual,seemessagela-
beled IM PORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing t he formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer t o gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container. F ollow the mix
instructions found o n stabilizer container . R un
engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL TIP
During storageof yourgas/
oilmixture, theoil willsepa-
rate fr om the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil(air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plugwith newone 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 w orn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, u se
only freshfuelhavingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstarts torust.
TROUBLE
CAU SE 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. Ins tall new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an aut horized 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 aut horized service dealer.
3. Contact an aut horized service dealer
4. Contact an aut horized 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 f uel filter; replace.
Check f or kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. Contact an a uthorized service dealer.
5. Contact an a uthorized service dealer.
6. Contact an a uthorized service dealer.
Engine s mokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel m ixture inc orrect.
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 aut horized 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 aut horized service dealer.
4. Contact an aut horized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit anddisconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of t he unit.