TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A U S E

 

S O L U T I O N

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 the spark plug

 

 

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter is plugged

 

Replace or clean the air filter

 

 

 

 

 

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take

 

 

 

to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

 

 

 

 

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take

 

 

 

 

to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment

 

 

Dirty air filter

 

Clean or replace the air filter

 

 

 

 

 

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

 

 

 

 

 

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

 

 

 

 

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take

 

 

 

 

to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment

 

 

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace the spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

ENGINE*

 

 

 

Engine Type...............................................................................................................................................................

Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle

Displacement .................................................................................................................................................................

1.8 cu. in. (29 cc)

Vacuum Operating RPM ..........................................................................................................................................................

6,800+ rpm

Blower Operating RPM .............................................................................................................................................................

7,500+ rpm

Idle Speed RPM ...........................................................................................................................................................

3,200 – 4,400 rpm

Ignition Type...............................................................................................................................................................................

Electronic

Ignition Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................

Rocker Switch

Valve clearance ...................................................................................................................................

0.003–0.006 in. (0.076–0.152 mm)

Spark Plug ............................................................................................................

Champion Spark Plug #RDZ19H or Similar Spark Plug

Spark Plug Gap .....................................................................................................................................................

0.025 inch (0.635 mm)

Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................................

SAE 30 Oil

Crankcase Oil Capacity....................................................................................................................................

3.04 oz (90 ml) or 3/8 cup

Fuel ............................................................................................................................................................................................

Unleaded

Carburetor ............................................................................................................................................................

Diaphragm, All-Position

Starter ....................................................................................................................................................................................

Auto Rewind

Muffler ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Baffled with Guard

Throttle...............................................................................................................................................................................

Variable Speed

Fuel Tank Capacity ..............................................................................................................................................................

14 oz (414 ml)

Vacuum Bag Capacity.........................................................................................................................................

1.5 bushels (52.8 Liters)

*All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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