McCulloch MAC GBV 325 instruction manual Internal Engine, Other, External Surfaces

STORAGE

	WARNING: Prepare unit for storage at	INTERNAL ENGINE
		S	Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days			2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the
or more.			spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter
S	Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit be-		rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
	fore storing or transporting.	S	Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
S	Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area		mended type and heat range.
	where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or	S	Clean air filter.
	open flames from water heaters, electric mo-	S	Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and
	tors or switches, furnaces, etc.		bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit			parts.
	so that any sharp object cannot accidentally	S	Start each season using only fresh fuel hav-
	cause injury.		ing the proper gasoline to oil ratio.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of chil-		OTHER
	dren.	S Do not store gasoline from one season to
EXTERNAL SURFACES			another.
S If your unit is to be stored for a period of time,		S	Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
	clean it thoroughly before storage. Store in a

clean dry area.

SLightly oil external metal surfaces.

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	1.Engine flooded.	1.See “Starting Instructions.”
start.	2.Fuel tank empty.	2.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
	3.Spark plug not firing.	3.Install new spark plug.
	4.Fuel not reaching carburetor.	4.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
	5.Compression low.	repair or replace.
		5.Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	1.Fuel not reaching carburetor.	1.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly.		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
	2.Carburetor requires adjustment.	repair or replace.
		2.Contact an authorized service dealer.
	3.Crankshaft seals worn.	3.Contact an authorized service dealer.
	4.Compression low.	4.Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not	1.Air filter dirty.	1.Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,	2.Fuel not reaching carburetor.	2.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
lacks power, or		Check for kinked or split fuel line;
dies under a	3.Spark plug fouled.	repair or replace.
		3.Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
load.
	4.Spark arresting screen clogged.	4.Replace screen.
	5.Carburetor requires adjustment.	5.Contact an authorized service dealer.
	6.Carbon build up.	6.Contact an authorized service dealer.
	7.Compression low.	7.Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine	1.Choke partially on.	1.Adjust choke.
smokes	2.Fuel mixture incorrect.	2.Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively.		correct fuel mixture.
	3.Air filter dirty.	3.Clean or replace air filter.
	4.Carburetor requires adjustment.	4.Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine	1.Fuel mixture incorrect.	1.See “Fueling Your Unit.”
runs hot.	2.Spark plug incorrect.	2.Replace with correct spark plug.
	3.Carburetor requires adjustment.	3.Contact an authorized service dealer.
	4.Carbon build up.	4.Contact an authorized service dealer.

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