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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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