TROUBLESHOOTING
C A U S EA C T I O N

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Choke control is in the incorrect position Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Empty fuel tank

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded

Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug

Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

Use starting procedure with the choke lever in Position 3 Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture

Replace or clean the spark plug

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

Air filter is plugged

Replace or clean the air filter

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture

Improper idle speed

Adjust according to the Idle Speed Adjustment section

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture

Dirty air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

 

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture

Air filter is plugged

Replace or clean the air filter

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM

Bag full

Empty bag, as described in Empty the Vacuum Bag

Blocked tube

Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked

 

Tube/ Impeller

Blocked impeller

Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked

 

Tube/ Impeller

Damaged impeller

Take the unit to an authorized service dealer

 

 

If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.

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