SClean the unit before storing. Pay particu- lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
SDo not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore in a dry area out of the reach of chil- dren.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil- ter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Al- cohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.
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.
| TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY | |||
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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 | ||
| only a few |
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| Operation Section. | |
| 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 |
| adjustment. |
| 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 |
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| 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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