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STORAGE

WARNING: Prepare unit for storage at

end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days

or more.

S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit be-

fore storing or transporting.

S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area

where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric mo-

tors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit

so that any sharp object cannot accidentally

cause injury.

S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of chil-

dren.

EXTERNAL SURFACES

S If your unit is to be stored for a period of time,

clean it thoroughly before storage. Store in a

clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

INTERNAL ENGINE

S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of

2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the

spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter

rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

S Replace spark plug with new one of recom-

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 Start each season using only fresh fuel hav-

ing the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

S Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

1.See “Fueling Your Unit.”

2.Replace with correct spark plug.

3.Contact an authorized service dealer.

4.Contact an authorized service dealer.

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.Compression low.

1.See “Starting Instructions.”

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.Fuel not reaching carburetor.

2.Carburetor requires adjustment.

3.Crankshaft seals worn.

4.Compression low.

1.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.

2.Contact an authorized service dealer.

3.Contact an authorized service dealer.

4.Contact an authorized service dealer.

1.Air filter dirty.

2.Fuel not reaching carburetor.

3.Spark plug fouled.

4.Spark arresting screen clogged.

5.Carburetor requires adjustment.

6.Carbon build up.

7.Compression low.

Engine will not

accelerate,

lacks power, or

dies under a

load.

1.Clean or replace air filter.

2.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.

3.Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.

4.Replace screen.

5.Contact an authorized service dealer.

6.Contact an authorized service dealer.

7.Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine

smokes

excessively.

1.Choke partially on.

2.Fuel mixture incorrect.

3.Air filter 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unitand disconnect spark plug before performing any of the

recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.

1 2 ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ... 87 88

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