Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause, Stop

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM		PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine Will Not	1.	Fuel tank empty.
Start Using	2.	Engine needs choking or priming.
Recoil Starter	3.	Spark plug wire disconnected.
	4.	Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”.
	5.	Engine speed control in “STOP” position.
	6.	Engine air cleaner dirty/plugged.
	7.	Faulty sparkplug.
Engine Stalls After	1.	Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.
Running	2.	Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”.

3.Fuel tank empty.

4.Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.

5.Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

6.Fuel filter restricted (if equipped).

7.Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

Engine Loses 1. Excessive load on engine.

Power	2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
	3.	Spark plug faulty.
	4.	Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
	5.	Debris build up on engine cooling screen.

Engine Backfires	1. Throttle control set too “FAST”.
When Turned To
“STOP”
Excessive Vibration	1. Damaged, out of balance or bent impeller
or Noise		blades.
	2.	Loose impeller or engine components.
	3.	Loose or missing hardware.
Poor Vacuum	1. Debris bag dirty or full.
Performance	2. Accessory plug missing from nozzle.
	3.	Vacuum inlet set too high or too low.
	4.	Engine speed control set too low.
	5.	Vacuum inlet or discharge plugged with debris.

1.Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

2.Move control to “CHOKE”, press primer.

3.Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

4.Turn fuel valve to “ON.

5.Move control to “FAST or “CHOKE”.

6.Service/replace. See Engine Manual.

7.Replace sparkplug. See Engine Manual.

1.Move control to “FAST” position.

2.Turn fuel valve to “ON.

3.Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.

4.Clean free of all debris.

5.Service or replace spark plug.

6.Replace fuel filter.

7.Drain and clean fuel system.

1.Lessen load.

2.Clean or replace filters.

3.Service or replace spark plug.

4.Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.

5.Clean all debris from engine cooling screen.

1.Set throttle control to “SLOW” and allow engine to idle. Then “STOP” engine..

1.Contact authorized dealer.

2.Tighten impeller bolt, service engine.

3.Inspect machine, tighten hardware.

1.Clean and empty bag.

2.Install accessory plug.

3.Adjust height.

4.Increase engine speed.

5.Remove debris.