Troubleshooting

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Engine will not start	1. No spark.	1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
		the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal
		cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at
		spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
		with a new spark plug.
	2. No fuel.	2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If
		bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system
		is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
		bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
		next item.
	3. Engine is flooded.	3. Set the start lever to the START position.
		Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope repeat-
		edly until the engine starts and runs.
		NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flood-
		ing, this may require numerous pulls of the
		rope.

Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke

1.	Incorrect oil/fuel mixture.	1.	Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
			(50:1).
2.	Air filter is dirty.	2.	Clean air filter. Refer to “Replacing and Clean-
			ing Air Filter” earlier in this manual.
3.	Spark arrestor screen is dirty.	3.	Contact a servicing dealer.
4.	Spark plug fouled.	4.	Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark
			plug gap. Refer to “Spark Plug Replacement”
			earlier in this manual.

Engine starts, runs, and	1. Idle speed screw on carburetor
accelerates but will not idle	needs adjustment.

1.Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 15.

Fig. 15

UT08542B specifications

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