TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Engine difficult to start | Stale fuel | Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh | |
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or | Clogged fuel filter | Replace fuel filter | |
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| Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel | Clean fuel tank. | |
Engine runs erratically |
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| Carburetor out of adjustment | See Carburetor Adjustment | |
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Fouled spark plug | Clean and set spark plug | ||
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Engine will not run at full |
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Dirty air filter | Replace air filter. | ||
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Engine smokes | Plugged air filter | Replace air filter. | |
excessively |
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| Debris interfering with blade | Clean debris from blade. | |
Cutting blade will not |
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Loose blade | Tighten blade nut. | ||
rotate |
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| Defective | Replace | |
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Blade will not cut properly | Defective quill bearings | Replace the quill assembly. | |
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Damage or worn blade | Reverse the blade or replace | ||
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Excessive vibration | Loose parts | Stop engine immediately. | |
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| Tighten all fasteners. If | |
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| vibration continues, take the | |
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| unit to an Authorized Service | |
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| Center. | |
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