Storage; Seasonal Storage; Troubleshooting Table - Jonsered GT32L Operator's Manual

WARNING:
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
S If your unit is to be stored for a period of
time, clean the entire unit before lengthy

storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
start.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
5. Carburetor requires
1. Carburetor requires
Engine will
not idle
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
properly.
3. Compression low.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
or dies under
3. Carburetor requires
a load.
4. Carbon build-up on
5. Compression low.
Engine 1. Choke partially on.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
4. Carbon build-up on
STORAGE
Perform the following
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
CAUSE
carburetor.
adjustment.
adjustment.
adjustment.
muffler outlet screen.
adjustment.
adjustment.
muffler outlet screen.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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