TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
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| Engine will not | 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF | 1. | Move ON/OFF switch to ON position. | |
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| position. | 2. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in |
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| Operation Section. |
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| 3. Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |
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| 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. | Install new spark plug. | |
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| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
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| 6. Carburetor requires | 6. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | |
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| Engine will | 1. | Carburetor requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in |
| not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| properly. | 2. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| 3. | Compression low. | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. | Clean or replace air filter. |
| accelerate, | 2. Spark plug fouled. | 2. | Clean or replace plug | |
| lacks power, | 3. | Carburetor requires |
| and regap. |
| or dies under | 3. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
| a load. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
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| 4. | Carbon | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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| 5. | Compression low. | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Engine | 1. | Choke partially on. | 1. | Adjust choke. |
| smokes | 2. | Fuel mixture incorrect. | 2. | Empty fuel tank and refill with |
| excessively. | 3. | Air filter dirty. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
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| 3. | Clean or replace air filter. | ||
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| 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in |
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | Empty fuel tank and refill with | |
| hot. | 2. Spark plug incorrect. |
| correct fuel mixture. | |
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| 2. | Replace with correct spark plug. | ||
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| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | |
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
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| 4. Carbon | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and Jonsered are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year
at no cost to you. Expenses covered under war- ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER- AGE: If any emissions related part on your en- gine (as listed under Emissions Control Warran- ty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by Jonsered.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI- TIES: As the small
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