Troubleshooting - Yardworks 060-2343-8 Instruction Manual

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a WARNING: Always stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Engine will not idle
properly.
Engine will not accelerate,
lacks power, or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes excessively. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
Engine runs hot.
CAUSE
1.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
5. Compression low.
2.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded
Engine" in Operation
Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel
mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4.
replace.
Check for kinked or
split fuel line; repair or
replace.
5. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Idle
Speed Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
1.
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.
1.
with correct fuel mixture.
2.
3. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
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.