TROUBLESHOOTING | |
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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Move lever to the starting position | |
Throttle lever is in the incorrect position | Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions |
Empty fuel tank | Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough | Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Engine flooded | Flip throttle level to FAST and pull starter rope |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
The outside temperature is below 40º F | Pull the starter rope up to |
The outside temperature is above 90º F | Put the throttle control in Fast and pull the starter rope |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for |
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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 |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Improper carburetor adjustment | Take to an authorized service dealer for |
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Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Bag full | Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag |
Blocked tube | Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked |
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Blocked impeller | Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked |
| Tube/ Impeller |
Damaged impeller | Take the unit to an authorized service dealer |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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