Troubleshooting; Decals - Bolens 12207 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine runs poorly or
has low power under
tilling conditions.
Engine overheats.
Tines stop rotating.
Decals are not shown at full size. See Repair Parts pages for reordering information.
ON
OFF
On back of
engine near
engine On-Off
switch
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct.
5. Dirty air filter(s).
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. Engine On-Off Switch in OFF position.
1. Fouled spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Object wedged between tines and hood.
2. Internal transmission problem.
OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS
On top of handlebars
On rear, right-side of tine
shield
1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Refer to priming instructions
5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move engine On-Off Switch to ON.
1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Adjust carburetor referring to instruc-
1. Remove blower housing. Remove
2. Authorized Engine Dealer.
1. Remove wedged object.
2. Authorized Engine Dealer.
On rear, left-side of tine
shield
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
and starting procedure in manual.
tions in manual.
debris.
On top, left-side of tine
shield