Troubleshooting - Echo SRM-211 Operator's Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Engine -- starts hard
Engine -- does not start
Engine Fuel at
Cranks carburetor
Fuel at
cylinder
Spark at end
of plug wire
Spark at plug
Engine
does not
crank
Engine Dies or accelerates poorly
runs
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open
spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Cause
No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged
carburetor Fuel line clogged
Carburetor
No fuel at Carburetor
cylinder
Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too rich
with fuel
No spark Stop switch off
at end of Electrical problem
plug wire Interlock switch
No spark Spark gap incorrect
at plug Covered with carbon
Fouled with fuel
Spark plug defective
Internal engine problem
Air filter dirty
Fuel filter dirty
Fuel vent plugged
Spark plug
Carburetor
Cooling system plugged
Spark arrestor screen
plugged
WARNING
Remedy
Clean
Clean
See your ECHO dealer
See your ECHO dealer
Open choke
Clean/replace air filter
Adjust carburetor
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Turn switch on
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See your ECHO dealer
Adjust 0.65mm (0.026in.)
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Replace plug
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Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Clean and adjust/replace
Adjust
Clean
Clean
DANGER