SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 2. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. | 2. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Throttle control lever not in correct | 3. | Move throttle lever to FAST position. |
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| 4. | Choke not in CHOKE position. | 4. | Move choke to CHOKE position. |
| 5. | Blocked fuel line. | 5. | Clean fuel line. |
| 6. | Faulty spark plug. | 6. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 2. | Move choke lever (if equipped) to OFF |
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| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 4. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Dirty air cleaner. | 5. | Clean or replace air cleaner. |
| 6. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 6. | See authorized service dealer. |
Too much vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged impeller. | 1. | See authorized service dealer. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner. | 2. | Clean or replace air cleaner. |
| 3. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 3. | See authorized service dealer. |
Occasional skip (hesitates) | 1. | Spark plug gap too close. | 1. | Adjust gap to .030”. |
at high speed |
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Unit does not discharge | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Clean flail |
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| screen and inside of discharge opening. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in impeller. | 2. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug |
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| wire. Remove lodged object. |
| 3. | Low engine RPM | 3. | Always run engine at full throttle. |
| 4. | Vacuum bag is full. | 4. | Empty bag. |
Rate of discharge slows | 1. | Low engine RPM. | 1. | Always run engine at full throttle. |
considerably or | 2. | Chipper blade dull. | 2. | Replace chipper blade or see your |
composition of discharged |
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material changes. |
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NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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