Cylinder
Spark
Cover
Plug
STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit with all guards in place. Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out of reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
SBefore storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
SClean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
SDo not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore in a dry area out of reach of children. CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel sys- tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco- hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call
NEED A SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
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| Engine will not | S | Ignition switch off. | S | Move ignition switch to ON. |
| start or will run | S | Engine flooded. | S | See “Difficult Starting” in |
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| Operation Section. |
| seconds after | S | Fuel tank empty. | S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |
| starting. | S | Spark plug not firing. | S | Install new spark plug. |
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| S | Fuel not reaching | S | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. |
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| . carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
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| repair or replace. |
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| Engine will | S | Carburetor requires | S | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| not idle | . | adjustment |
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| properly. | S | Crankshaft seals worn. | S | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| Engine will not | S | Air filter dirty. | S | Clean or replace air filter. |
| accelerate, | S | Spark plug fouled. | S | Clean or replace plug |
| lacks power, |
| Carburetor requires |
| and regap. |
| or dies under | S | S | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
| a load. |
| adjustment. | . |
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| Engine | S | Too much oil mixed with | S | Empty fuel tank and refill with |
| smokes | . gasoline. | . correct fuel mixture. | ||
| excessively. |
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