Troubleshooting - DeWalt DXGHT22 Operator's Manual

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CLEANING AND STORAGE - Continued
3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark
plug and put 5 drops of any high-quality
motor oil or 2-cycle oil into the cylinder. Pull
the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
4. Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect it for
any loose or damaged parts. Repair or
replace damaged parts and tighten loose
screws, nuts or bolts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The engine is flooded
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
The spark plug is fouled
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
The idle speed is incorrect
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
The blades are jammed by debris
The air filter is dirty
Preparing the Unit for Use after Long-term
Storage
1. Remove the spark plug. Tip the unit and
drain all of the oil from the cylinder into an
approved container. Reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE: Do not use fuel that has been stored for
more than 30 days. Dispose of old fuel
and oil according to federal, state and
local regulations.
SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times
Move the choke lever to Position B, press the
throttle lockout, squeeze the throttle control and
pull the starter rope until the engine starts
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
Stop the unit and carefully remove the debris
Clean or replace the air filter
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