Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1,
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
SReplace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range.
SClean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE |
| CAUSE |
| REMEDY | |
Engine will not | 1. | Engine flooded. | 1. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” | |
start. | 2. | Fuel tank empty. |
| in Operation section. | |
| 2. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |||
| 3. | Spark plug not firing. | 3. | Install new spark plug. | |
| 4. | Fuel not reaching | 4. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
| 5. | Compression low. |
| repair or replace. | |
| 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
Engine will not | 1. | Fuel not reaching | 1. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
idle properly. |
| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
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| repair or replace. | ||
| 2. | Carburetor requires |
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| 2. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | |||
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments section. | |
| 3. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer | |
| 4. | Compression low. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
Engine will not | 1. Air filter dirty. | 1. Clean or replace air filter. | |||
accelerate, | 2. Fuel not reaching | 2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |||
lacks power, or |
| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
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| repair or replace. | ||
dies under a | 3. Spark plug fouled. |
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3. Clean or replace spark plug | |||||
load. | |||||
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| and | ||
| 4. Spark arresting screen |
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| 4. Replace screen. | ||||
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| clogged. |
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| 5. Carburetor requires | 5. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | |||
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments section. | |
| 6. Carbon build up. | 6. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
| 7. Compression low. | 7. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
Engine smokes | 1. Choke partially on. | 1. Adjust choke. | |||
excessively. | 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with | |||
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| correct fuel mixture. | |
| 3. Air filter dirty. | 3. Clean or replace air filter. | |||
| 4. Carburetor requires | 4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | |||
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments section. | |
Engine runs hot. | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | ||
| 2. Spark plug incorrect. |
| section. | ||
| 2. | Replace with correct spark plug. | |||
| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
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| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments section. | |
| 4. Carbon build up. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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