Troubleshooting - McCulloch B26PS Operator's Manual

To apply oil to the foam air filter
CAUTION: Always use Husqvarna special
air filter oil. Do not use other types of oil.
WARNING: Put on protective gloves. The air
filter oil can cause skin irritation.
1. Put the foam air filter in a plastic bag.
2. Put the oil in the plastic bag.
3. Rub the plastic bag to supply the oil equally across
the foam air filter.
The engine does not start
Check
Stop switch.
Starter pawls.
Fuel tank.
Spark plug.
The engine starts but stops again
Check
Fuel tank
Air filter
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Troubleshooting

Possible cause
The stop switch is in the stop posi-
tion.
The starter pawls cannot move free-
ly.
Incorrect fuel type.
The spark plug is dirty or wet.
The spark plug electrode gap is in-
correct.
The spark plug is loose.
Possible cause
Incorrect fuel type.
The air filter is clogged.
4. Push the unwanted oil out of the foam air filter while
in the plastic bag. (Fig. 71)
To add grease to the bevel gear
• Make sure that the bevel gear is filled ¾ full with
bevel gear grease. (Fig. 72)
To adjust the throttle cable
1. Make sure that the throttle cable is tight and gives no
gas to the product.
2. Adjust the nut on the throttle cable. (Fig. 73)
3. Tighten the locknuts.
Procedure
Let an approved service agent re-
place the stop switch.
Remove the starter cover and clean
around the starter pawls. See
uct overview on page 6 .
Let an approved service agent help
you.
Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor-
rect fuel.
Make sure that the spark plug is dry
and clean.
Clean the spark plug. Make sure that
the electrode gap is correct. Make
sure that the spark plug has a su-
pressor.
Refer to technical data for correct
electrode gap.
Tighten the spark plug.
Procedure
Empty the fuel tank and fill it with correct fuel.
Clean the air filter.
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