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ENGINE WILL NOT START
On/Off Switch is in OFF position
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air Filter is Plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
CAUSE
CAUSE
CAUSE
Turn On/Off Switch to ON
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust per instruction Pg. 21
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
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