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openflame from hot wat er heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol orusi ngethanol
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?NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your retailer.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
SIgnition switch off.
SEngine flooded.
SFuel tank empty.
SSpark plug not firing.
SFuel not reaching
carburetor..
SMove ignition switch to ON.
SSee “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
SFill tank with correct fuel mixture.
SInstall new spark plug.
SCheck for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
SCarburetor requires
adjustment.
SCrankshaft seals worn.
SContact an Authorized Service Dealer.
SContact an Authorized Service Dealer.
SAir filter dirty.
SSpark plug fouled.
SCarburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
SClean or replace air filter.
SClean or replace plug
and regap.
SContact an Authorized Service Dealer.
.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
SToomuchoilmixedwith
gasoline..
SEmpty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture..
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug beforeperforming allof
therecom mended remedies below except remedies that require operation ofthe unit.