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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E |
| A C T I O N |
Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Engine is flooded |
| Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
| Flip | |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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C A U S E |
| A C T I O N |
Air filter is plugged |
| Replace or clean the air filter |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE | ||
C A U S E |
| A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
Tines bound with grass |
| Stop the engine and clean the tines |
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 CULTIVATING | ||
C A U S E |
| A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for an 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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