Troubleshooting - Husqvarna W50P Operator's Manual

To do a check of the air filter
CAUTION: Replace the air filter if it cannot
be fully cleaned or if it is damaged. Do not
operate the product with a damaged air
filter. A damaged air filter can cause
damage to the engine.
1. Remove the star nut (A), the air filter cover (B), the
wing nut (C) and the air filter (D). (Fig. 33)
2. Examine the air filter for dirt and damage.
3. Clean the air filter if it is necessary. Do the steps that
follow.
a) Clean the air filter in warm soap water.
b) Let the air filter become dry.
c) Put the air filter in engine oil. Rub the air filter to
supply the engine oil equally across the air filter.
d) Compress the air filter to remove unwanted oil
from the air filter.
4. Clean the area around the air filter and the air filter
cover. Make sure that no unwanted particles go into
the air duct that is connected to the carburetor.
The engine does not start
Cause
The fuel valve lever is set to the OFF position.
The choke is open.
The ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position.
There is no fuel in the fuel tank.
There is unsatisfactory fuel in the fuel tank.
No fuel stabilizer has been added or the fuel tank has not
been drained before storage.
The spark plug is damaged.
The spark plug is wet from fuel.
CAUTION: Speak to an approved servicing
dealer if the problem stays.
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5. Install the air filter, the wing nut, the air filter cover
and the star nut.
To clean the product
1. Clean the product parts by hand.
2. Use a cloth to dry the surface of the product.
3. Fill the pump chamber with water. Refer to
product with water on page 9 .

Troubleshooting

Solution
Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Close the choke.
Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Fill fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and the carburetor. Refer to
the fuel tank and carburetor on page 13 . Fill with clean
fuel.
Do a check of the electrode gap or replace the spark
plug.
Remove the spark plug and let it dry. Install the spark
plug.
WARNING: Let the engine become cool
before you clean the product.
CAUTION: Do not let water go into the
air filter, air filter cover, the muffler or the
controls. This can cause damage to the
product.
To fill the
To drain
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