Troubleshooting - Bolens BL160 Operator's Manual

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 cutting head is bound with grass
The air filter is dirty
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
The air filter is dirty
The spark plug is fouled

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
Move the choke lever to Position 3, 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 engine and clean the cutting head
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
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