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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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| (SYMPTOMS) |
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| CAUSE |
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| ENGINE PROBLEMS |
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| Recoil starter is hard to pull. |
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| 1. | Crankcase may be |
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| with oil. - Check oil level. |
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| Engine will not start or starts but |
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| 1. | Water in engine from rain and / |
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| runs rough with low power. |
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| or condensation. - Remove spark |
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| plug and dry it if wet. Blow low |
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| pressure compressed air in |
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| spark plug port while pulling |
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| recoil starter. |
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| plug. |
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| 2. | Spark plug may be faulty. |
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| 3. | Air filter element saturated with |
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| water and / or oil - Replace. |
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| Engine runs erratically or stops run- |
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| 1. | Engine is not fully |
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| and engine choke is in the fully- |
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| open (RUN) position. |
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| 2. | Engine requires service to head, |
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| carburetor, filters, oil spark plug |
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| and / or gas. |
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| 3. | Oil level to low. |
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| Engine sputters but will not start. |
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| 1. | Bad gas, bad filter, air cleaner, |
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| spark plug, and / or breather. |
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| Arc is erratic and “pops out”. |
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| 1. | Check Work and Electrode |
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| cables for loose or faulty connec- |
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| tion. |
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| 2. | Electrode may be wet. |
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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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