DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)
SMove the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. S Move throttle lever to the
position.
S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. If unit still doesn’t start, call
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer. Damage may occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed,
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion
CHECK MUFFLER BOLTS
WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine is cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Once each year, ensure muffler bolts are se- cure and tightened properly to prevent dam- age. Remove muffler cover and tighten the two muffler bolts (100 in/lbs).
Replace muffler cover when finished.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE |
| CAUSE |
| REMEDY |
Engine will not | S | Engine flooded. | S | See “Starting Instructions.” |
start. | S | Fuel tank empty. | S | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. |
| S | Spark plug not firing. | S | Install new spark plug. |
| S | Fuel not reaching carburetor. | S | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. |
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| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| Compression low. |
| repair or replace. |
| S | S | Contact authorized service dealer. | |
Engine will not | S | Carburetor requires adjustment. | S | See “Carburetor Adjustments.” |
idle properly. | S | Crankshaft seals worn. | S | Contact authorized service dealer. |
| S | Compression low. | S | Contact authorized service dealer. |
Engine will not | S | Air filter dirty. | S | Clean or replace air filter. |
accelerate, | S | Spark plug fouled. | S | Clean or replace spark plug; |
lacks power, or | S | Carburetor requires adjustment. | S | See “Carburetor Adjustments.” |
dies under a | S | Carbon build up. | S | Contact authorized service dealer. |
load. | S | Compression low. | S | Contact authorized service dealer. |
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Engine | S | Choke partially on. | S | Adjust choke. |
smokes | S | Fuel mixture incorrect. | S | Empty fuel tank and refill with |
excessively. |
| Air filter dirty. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
| S | S | Clean or replace air filter. | |
| S | Carburetor requires adjustment. | S | See “Carburetor Adjustments.” |
Engine | S | Fuel mixture incorrect. | S | See “Fueling Your Unit.” |
runs hot. | S | Spark plug incorrect. | S | Replace with correct spark plug. |
| S | Carburetor requires adjustment. | S | See “Carburetor Adjustments.” |
| S | Carbon build up. | S | Contact authorized service dealer. |