Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol- low the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas.

We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

ENGINE

SRemove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

SReplace spark plug with new one of recom-

mended type and heat range.

SClean air filter.

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

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

OTHER

SDo not store gasoline from one season to

another.

SReplace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

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

 

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1. ON/OFF switch in

1.

Move ON/OFF switch to ON.

 

start.

 

OFF position.

2.

See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in

 

 

2. Engine flooded.

 

 

 

 

 

Operation Section.

 

 

3. Fuel tank empty.

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;

 

 

 

 

 

repair or replace.

 

 

6. Carburetor requires

6.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Carburetor requires

1.

See “Carburetor Adjustment” in

 

not idle

 

adjustment.

 

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,

 

 

 

and regap.

 

or dies under

3.

Carburetor requires

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.

 

 

 

correct fuel mixture.

 

 

3.

Air filter dirty.

3.

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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