Replace spark plug with new one of recom- mended type and heat range (see RE- PLACE SPARK PLUG section).

Clean air filter.

Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723 for assistance.

NEED SERVICE PARTS?

Contact your dealer.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine will not

1.

ON/OFF switch in the

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON

start.

2.

OFF position.

 

position.

 

Engine flooded.

2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

 

in Operation Section.

 

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

 

4.

Spark plug not firing.

4. Install new spark plug.

 

5.

Fuel not reaching

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

 

 

carburetor.

 

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

 

6.

Compression low.

 

repair or replace.

 

6. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine will

1. Carburetor requires

1.

See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

in Service and Adjustments Section.

properly.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

2.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

3. Compression low.

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine will not

1.

Air filter dirty.

1.

Clean or replace air filter.

accelerate,

2. Spark plug fouled.

2.

Clean or replace plug

lacks power,

3.

Carburetor requires

 

and regap.

or dies under

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

a load.

4.

adjustment.

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

Carbon build-up on

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

5.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

5.

Compression low.

Engine

1. Choke partially on.

1.

Adjust choke.

smokes

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

excessively.

3.

Air filter dirty.

3.

correct fuel mixture.

 

Clean or replace air filter.

 

4. Carburetor requires

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

Engine runs

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

1.

See “Fueling Engine” in Operation

hot.

 

 

 

section.

 

2. Spark plug incorrect.

2.

Replace with correct spark plug.

 

3. Carburetor requires

3.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

adjustment.

4.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

4. Carbon build-up on

 

 

muffler outlet screen.

 

 

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