Troubleshooting - Yard Machines 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator Operator's Manual

CAUSE
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ACTION
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
CAUSE
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ACTION
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
CAUSE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Tines bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the tines
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
CAUSE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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