Troubleshooting - Simplicity 1695764 Operator's Manual

TROUBLEShOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Tines turn at idle
Charger won't charge
Key won't start machine
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Throttle control not held open
6. Fuel line hose not positioned in bot-
tom of gas tank
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
4. Throttle control not held open
1. Clogged gas tank
2. Clogged air filter
3. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Gas cap not venting
2. Plugged fuel filter
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Battery worn out
2. Connectors not plugged in
2. Battery not charged
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. hold throttle control open when pulling recoil
handle
6. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can
4. Prime unit 3 more times, then hold throttle open
when pulling recoil handle
1. Remove and clean gas tank
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Clean or replace gas cap, check vent
2. Clean or replace fuel filter
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace spring
1. Replace with new batttery
2. Open battery box and connect battery connectors
1. Charge battery
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