Starting a Flooded Engine, Ignition Timing

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

SMove the choke lever to OFF CHOKE. S Move throttle lever to the position.

S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. If unit still doesn’t start, call 1-800-554-6723.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed, non-adjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ--6Y plug. Spark plug gap is 0.025”.

CHECK MUFFLER BOLTS

We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer. Damage may oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine is cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Once each year, ensure muffler bolts are se- cure and tightened properly to prevent dam- age. Remove muffler cover and tighten the two muffler bolts (100 in/lbs).

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

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