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STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow
tocool, and sec urethe unit before s toringor
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.
Storeunit with all guards in plac e. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
SBefore storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Startengine and allow t o run until it stops.
SCleanthe unit before s toring. Pay particu-
larattention to the air int ake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
SDonot store the unit or fuel in a c losed area
wherefuel vapor s can reach sparks or an
openflame from hot water heaters , electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
HELPFUL TIP
Duringstor age of your gas/
oilmixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
toinsure proper blending of
the gas and oil.
CAUTION:It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in ess ential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or us ing 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?NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554-- 6723.
NEED SERVICEPART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Toomuch oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING : Alwaysstop unit and disconnect s park plug before performing all of
therecommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Chain moves
at idle speed.
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.