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TROUBLE
REMEDY
Engine will not start
CAUSE
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pushed enough
Engine will not idle
Engine will not accelerate
Engine lacks power or stalls
when under load
Engine smokes
excessively
Unit will not blow or
vacuum
Fouled spark plug
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Dirty air filter
Carburetor misadjusted
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Dirty air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
No oil in fuel or old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Improper carburetor adjustment
Choke partially on
Dirty air filter
Too much oil in fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Vacuum bag full of debris
Blocked tube
Blocked impeller
Damaged impeller
Fill fuel tank
Press primer bulb fully and slowly
5-7 times, Fuel should be visible in
the bulb
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
Use starting procedure WITHOUT
USING CHOKE
Drain fuel tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Drain fuel tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Clean or replace air filter
Adjust carburetor
Drain fuel tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Clean or replace air filter
Take to an authorized service dealer
for carburetor adjustment
Clean or replace air filter
Drain fuel tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
Take to an authorized service dealer
for carburetor adjustment
Adjust choke.
Clean or replace air filter
Drain fuel tank/add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer
for carburetor adjustment
Empty bag. See Empty the
Vacuum Bag.
Clear blockage. See Clearing a
Blocked Tube/Impeller
Clear blockage. See Clearing a
Blocked Tube/Impeller
Take to an authorized service dealer
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