Troubleshooting Chart - Bolens BL3100 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Choke is in the incorrect position
Empty petrol tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Air filter is plugged
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
C A U S E
Bag full
Blocked tube
Blocked impeller
Damaged impeller
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions
Fill petrol tank with properly mixed petrol
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure WITHOUT USING the CHOKE
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Replace or clean the air filter
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube/ Impeller
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube/ Impeller
Take the unit to an authorized service dealer
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