TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
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
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Flip throttle level to FAST and pull starter rope Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
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
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 |
| carburetor adjustment |
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
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 |
| carburetor adjustment |
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
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 |
| 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 |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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