Troubleshooting Guide - Black & Decker BD168F Instruction Manual

This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions,
their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can
perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a
qualified Black & Decker technician or your dealer.
Symptom Possible Cause
Engine will Low or no fuel
not start
Low oil
On/Off switch is in
the OFF position
Choke in the wrong
position
Fuel valve in
CLOSED position
Faulty spark plug
Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely
No or low
compression
No spark
Dirty carburetor
Engine does Low or no fuel
not continue
to run after
Low oil
starting
Choke in the wrong
position
Fuel valve in
CLOSED position
Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely
No or low
compression

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible solution
Add fuel
Add oil
Place in ON position
Adjust choke accordingly
Place in OPEN position
Replace spark plug
Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.
Check spark plug wire. If problem is
not corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Add fuel
Add oil
Adjust choke accordingly
Place in OPEN position
Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.
15 - ENG
N003333