TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
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| Engine will not | 1. Ignition switch off. | 1. | Move ignition switch to ON. | ||
| start or will run | 2. Engine flooded. | 2. | See “Difficult Starting” in | ||
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| seconds after | 3. Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | ||
| starting. | 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. | Install new spark plug. | ||
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| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | ||
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
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| repair or replace. | |
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| Engine will | 1. | Idle speed requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | ||
| not idle |
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| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| properly. | 2. | Carburetor requires | 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| adjustment. |
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| Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. Clean or replace air filter. | ||
| accelerate, | 2. | Spark plug fouled. | 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. | ||
| lacks power, | 3. | Chain brake engaged. | 3. Disengage chain brake. | ||
| or dies under | 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
| a load. |
| adjustment. |
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| Engine | 1. | Too much oil mixed with | 1. | Empty fuel tank and refill with | |
| smokes |
| gasoline. |
| correct fuel mixture. | |
| excessively. |
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| Chain moves | 1. Idle speed requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | ||
| at idle speed. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. | |
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| 2. Clutch requires repair. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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