TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Choke control is in the incorrect position Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure with the choke lever in Position 3 Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Air filter is plugged
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the air filter
Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug Clean or replace spark arrestor
UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
C A U S E
Bag full
Blocked tube
Blocked impeller
Damaged impeller
A C T I O N
Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked Tube/ Impeller
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked Tube/ Impeller
Take the unit to an authorized service dealer
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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