SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SStore 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.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
SClean the entire unit before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1,
SReplace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
SClean 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
SDo not store gasoline from one season to another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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 | ||
| Engine will not | 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF | 1. | Move ON/OFF switch on ON. | |
| start. |
| position. |
|
|
|
| 2. Engine flooded. | 2. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in | |
|
| 3. Fuel tank empty. |
| Operation Section. | |
|
| 3. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | ||
|
| 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. | Install new spark plug. | |
|
| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
|
|
| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
|
| 6. Carburetor requires |
| repair or replace. | |
|
| 6. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
|
|
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| Engine will | 1. | Carburetor requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in |
| not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| properly. | 2. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
|
| 3. | Compression low. | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. | Clean or replace air filter. |
| accelerate, | 2. Spark plug fouled. | 2. | Clean or replace plug | |
| lacks power, | 3. | Carburetor requires |
| and regap. |
| or dies under | 3. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
| a load. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
|
| 4. | Carbon | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
|
|
| muffler outlet screen. |
|
|
|
| 5. | Compression low. | 5. | 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. | 3. | Air filter dirty. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
|
| 3. | Clean or replace air filter. | ||
|
| 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in |
|
|
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | ||
| hot. |
|
|
| section. |
|
| 2. Spark plug incorrect. | 2. Replace with correct spark plug. | ||
|
| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
|
|
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
|
| 4. Carbon | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
|
|
| muffler outlet screen. |
|
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