Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.
Troubleshooting Table
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | |
Recoil will not | ⇒ Check that the blade lever is in the disengaged | |
pull out or is | position. | |
difficult to pull. | ⇒ The recoil may be broken or jammed. Try to turn the | |
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| engine pulley by hand, with the spark plug wire(s) off. | |
| If it turns, the recoil is broken or jammed. Call 1(800) | |
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The engine | ⇒ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, | |
won’t start | change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer | |
manually. | than two months. | |
| ⇒ Check that the fuel | |
(Please refer to | machine is equipped with one. | |
⇒ Check the fuel filter to see if it is clear. Remove the | ||
the engine | ||
line from the engine side of the filter. If gas flows | ||
manufacture’s | ||
freely, it’s OK. | ||
owner’s manual | ||
⇒ Check the throttle adjustment and travel. | ||
for engine- | ||
⇒ Is the blade engagement lever down (disengaged)? It | ||
specific | ||
procedures.) | should be. | |
| ⇒ Is the spark plug(s) clean? If the spark plug(s) is dirty | |
| or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag | |
| over the plug(s) hole and pull the recoil cord several | |
| times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off | |
| the plug(s) and reinsert it. | |
| ⇒ If your engine still won’t start, call 1(800) | |
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