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ENGINE
SRemoves park plug and pour1 teas poonof
40:1,2-cycleengine oil (air c ooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
SReplacespark plug with new one of recom-
mendedty pe and heat range.
SClean air filter.
SCheck entire unit for loose sc rews, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
SAt the beginning of the next season, use
onlyfresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.
OTHER
SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another. Replace your gasoline can if it
starts to rust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mix ture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine will
notidle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
1. A ir filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
aload.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
andr egap.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
5. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Airfilter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct s park plug.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
WARNING : Alwaysstop unit and disconnect s park plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.