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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing theformation offuelgumdeposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container . Fol-
low the m ix instructions found on stabilizer
container.Runengine atleast5 minutesafter
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengineoil(air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plugwith newoneofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartstorust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low .
1. See “ Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
3. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
1. Air filter dirty .
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low .
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter .
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
4. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
5. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air f ilter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter .
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer
.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectspark plugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
