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| ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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| Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with fuel |
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| Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
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| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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| Fouled spark plug |
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| Replace or clean the spark plug |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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| When it is above 40°F outside & the Cold Weather Start Lever |
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| Flip the Cold Weather Start Lever to RUN / OPEN |
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| is in the CLOSED / START position |
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| When it is below 40°F outside & the Cold Weather Start Lever |
| Flip the Cold Weather Start Lever to CLOSED / START and |
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| is in the RUN / OPEN position |
| follow the Starting Instructions |
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| ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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| Air filter is plugged |
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| Replace or clean the air filter |
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| Old fuel |
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| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
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| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take |
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| to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
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| ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
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| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take |
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| to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
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| Cutting attachment bound with grass |
| Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment |
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| Dirty air filter |
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| Clean or replace the air filter |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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| ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
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| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take |
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| to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
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| Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
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| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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