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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION(S)

Engine difficult to start

1. Out of fuel

1. Add fresh fuel

 

2.

On/Off Switch turned OFF

2.

Turn switch to ON

 

3.

Engine is not primed.

3.

Push primer bulb 3 times - waiting 2

 

4.

Spark plug wire disconnected

seconds between each push.

 

4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug

 

5.

Fouled spark plug

5.

Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if

 

6.

Dirty Carburetor

necessary

 

6.

Take unit to an authorized service center

 

7.

Clogged air filter

for Carburetor cleaning

 

7.

Remove and clean air filter

 

8.

Clogged fuel filter

8.

Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if

 

9.

Contaminated Fuel

necessary

 

9.

Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with

 

 

 

fresh fuel

Engine Problems

1. No Engine Oil

1. Add engine oil

Engine smokes excessively

2. Engine oil not at proper level

2.

Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if

Engine runs very “rough”

3. Fouled spark plug

necessary

Engine runs erratically

3.

Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if

Engine cannot maintain full speed

4.

Clogged air filter

necessary

 

4.

Remove and clean air filter

 

5.

Clogged fuel filter

5.

Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if

 

6.

Contaminated Fuel

necessary

 

6.

Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment

fresh fuel

 

7.

Take unit to an authorized service center

 

 

 

for Carburetor adjustment

Excessive vibration / noise

1. Loose parts

1.

Tighten all fasteners

 

2.

Engine problems (above)

2.

Refer to engine solutions (above)

Engine will not stop

Defective On/Off Switch

Replace On/Off Switch

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Powermate P-WB-163150-[E] specifications Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Solutions

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