TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Connect wire to spark plug. | |
| 2. | Safety switch not contacted. | 2. | Correctly install hose adapter nozzle. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Fuel | 4. | Open fuel |
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| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
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Loss of power; | 1. Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. | |
operation erratic. | 2. Unit running on CHOKE. | 2. | Move choke lever to OFF position. | |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean |
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| fresh gasoline. |
| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 4. | Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain |
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| fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 5. | Adjust carburetor.* |
| 6. | Dirty air cleaner. | 6. | Service air cleaner.* |
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Engine overheats | 1. Carburetor not adjusted | 1. | Adjust carburetor.* | |
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| 2. | Engine oil level low. | 2. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. |
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Too much vibration |
| Loose parts or damaged |
| Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| impeller. |
| spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. |
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| Make all necessary repairs. If vibration |
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| continues, have unit serviced by an |
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| authorized service dealer. |
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Unit does not | 1. Discharge chute (elbow) | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
discharge |
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| spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing |
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| and discharge chute (elbow). |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| impeller. |
| spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. |
| 3. | 3. | Empty cart. | |
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Rate of discharge |
| Chipper blades dull. |
| Sharpen or replace chipper blades. |
when chipping |
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slows considerably, |
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or composition of |
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discharged material |
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changes. |
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*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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