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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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| A C T I O N |
On/Off control in the STOP position |
| Turn On/Off control to ON |
Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with new fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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C A U S E |
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Air filter is plugged |
| Replace or clean the air filter |
Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust carburetor |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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C A U S E |
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Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Cutting attachment bound with grass |
| Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment |
Dirty air filter |
| Clean or replace the air filter |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING | ||
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C A U S E |
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Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment |
Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT CUT
C A U S E
Cutting attachment bound with grass Cutting attachment out of line
A C T I O N
Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Refill with new line
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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