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.
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | |
Recoil will not | ⇒ Check that the blade hand control lever is properly | |
pull out or is | adjusted and in the released position. | |
difficult to pull. | ⇒ Check the engine oil level, the engine may be seized. | |
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| ⇒ There may be an oil compression lock in the cylinder. | |
| Take out the spark plug, hold a rag over the spark | |
| plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow | |
| out any oil in the cylinder. Wipe off the spark plug and | |
| reinsert it. | |
| ⇒ The recoil may be broken or jammed. Try to turn the | |
| engine pulley by hand, with the spark plug wire off. If | |
| it turns, the recoil is broken or jammed. Call 1(800) | |
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The engine | ⇒ Is the key in the START position? | |
won’t start. | ⇒ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, | |
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| change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer | |
(Please refer to | than one month. | |
⇒ Check the throttle adjustment and cable travel. | ||
the engine | ||
⇒ Is the blade engagement hand control lever down? It | ||
manufacture’s | ||
owner’s manual | should be. | |
for engine- | ⇒ Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or | |
specific | cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag | |
procedures.) | over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several | |
| times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off | |
| the plug and reinsert it. | |
| ⇒ If your engine still won’t start, call 1(800) | |
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