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FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TIONsec tion of this manual, see message la-
beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix
instructions found on stabilizer container. Run
engineat leas t 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
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.

ENGINE

SRemoves park plug and pour1 teas poonof
40:1,2-cyc le engine oil (air cooled) 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.
SReplaceyour gas oline can if its tarts 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. Compression low.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
inO peration section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
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 authoriz ed service dealer.
Engine will not
idlepr operly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact an authoriz ed service dealer.
3. Contact an authoriz ed service dealer.
4. Contact an authoriz ed service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
andr e-gap.
4. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.
5. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.
6. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.
Engine smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuelmixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct s park plug.
3. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.
4. Contact an authorized ser vice dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spar k plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that requir e operation of the unit.