TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Choke 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 Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure WITHOUT USING the CHOKE 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 | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for |
| carburetor adjustment |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Bag full | Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag |
Blocked tube | Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked |
| Tube/ Impeller |
Blocked impeller | Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked |
| Tube/ Impeller |
Damaged impeller | Take the unit to an authorized service dealer |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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