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HELPFUL TIP
During storageofyourgas/
oilmixt ure, t heoil willsepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that yo u
shake the gas can weekly
toinsureproper blendingof
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
S Removespar k plugand pour1 t easpoonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil(air cooled) t hrough
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plug withnew 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, u se
only freshfuel havingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not st ore gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyour gasolinecanif itstarts torust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. E ngine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. F uel not reaching
carburet or.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixtur e.
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. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low .
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. S park plug fouled.
3. Carburet or 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 dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
exce ssively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incor rect.
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 dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectspar kplugbefore performingallofthe
recommende d remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE