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HELPFULTIP
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ENGINE
• Remove
spark
plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1,
2-cycle
engine
oil (air cooled)
through
the spark
plug opening.
Slowly
pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
• Replace
spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended
type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged,
broken,
or
worn
parts.
• At the beginning
of the next season,
use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season to
another.
• Replace
your gasoline
can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
A_, WARNING:
Alwaysstop
unit and disconnect
spark plug before performh_g all of
the recommended
remedies
below except
remedies that require operation
of the unit.
TROUBLE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds
after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch
off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting"
in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Engine will
1. Idle speed requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate.
2. Spark
p_ug fouled.
2. C_ean or replace
plug and regap.
lacks power.
3. Chain brake engaged.
3. Disengage
chain brake.
or dies under
4. Carburetor
requires
4. Contact
an authorized
service
dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
Engine
1. Too much oil mixed with
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes
gasoline,
correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves
1. Idle speed requires
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in the
at idle speed,
adjustment.
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Clutch requires
repair.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
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