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Engine Fails to start | 1. | Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct | 1. | Move throttle lever to FAST or START | |
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| 2. | Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. | 2. | Move engine switch to ON position. | |
| 3. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 3. | Connect wire to spark plug. | |
| 4. | Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). | 4. | Move choke lever to CHOKE position. | |
| 5. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. | 5. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. | |
| 6. | Fuel | 6. | Turn on fuel | |
| 7. | Faulty spark plug. | 7. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. | |
| 8. | Bag/chute switch button is not fully | 8. | Make certain the bag is correctly secured, | |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug boot loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug boot. | |
| 2. | Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped). | 2. | Move choke lever to OFF position. | |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh | |
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| 4. | Low engine RPM. | 4. | Always run engine at full throttle. | |
| 5. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 5. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. | |
| 6. | Dirty air cleaner. | 6. | Refer to engine manual. | |
| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 7. | See authorized service dealer. | |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. | |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner. | 2. | Refer to engine manual. | |
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Occasional skips | 1. | Spark plug gap too close. | 1. | Remove spark plug and adjust gap to .030”. | |
(hesitates) at | 2. | Carburetor idle mixture adjustment | 2. | See authorized service dealer. | |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged impeller. | 2. | See authorized service dealer. | |
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Unit does not discharge | 1. | Discharge area clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside | |
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| 2. | Foreign object lodged in impeller. | 2. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. | |
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| 3. | Low engine RPM. | 3. | Always run engine at full throttle. | |
| 4. | Vacuum bag is full. | 4. | Empty bag. | |
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Rate of discharge slows | 1. | Low engine RPM. | 1. | Always run engine at full throttle. | |
considerably or composition | 2. | Chipper blade dull. | 2. | Replace chipper blade or see your authorized | |
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