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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E |
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Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with new fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Adjust carburetor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Cutting attachment bound with grass | Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment |
Dirty air filter | Clean or replace the air filter |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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