TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE WILL NOT STARTC A U S E

Blue EZ-Start lever wasn’t flipped/set Throttle lever 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

The outside temperature is below 40º F The outside temperature is above 90º F

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

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS

C A U S E

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Air filter is plugged

Improper carburetor adjustment

Fouled spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM

C A U S E

Bag full

Blocked tube

Blocked impeller

Damaged impeller

A C T I O N

Move lever to the starting position

Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Flip throttle lever to FAST and pull starter rope Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug

Clean or replace spark arrestor

Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times

Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope

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

A C T I O N

Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture

Replace or clean the air filter

Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment

Replace or clean the spark plug

Clean or replace spark arrestor

A C T I O N

Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag

Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked Tube/ Impeller

Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked Tube/ Impeller

Take the unit to an authorized service dealer

If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.

Call 1-800-520-5520 for more information.

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