TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
On/Off Switch is in OFF position Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug
ACTION
Turn On/Off Switch to ON
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly
Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE | ACTION |
Air Filter is Plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Adjust per instruction Pg. 21 |
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE | ACTION |
Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass Dirty air filter
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment Clean or replace the air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE | ACTION |
Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment
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