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Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Will not vacuum or has poor vacuum performance
• Nozzle is buried in debris
• Hose or exhaust is clogged
• Excessive quantity of debris
• Withdraw the nozzle from the debris pile
• Unclog the hose or exhaust (See
Maintenance section for more details)
Engine will not start. (Starter does not turn)
• Battery is low or dead
• Battery cable is disconnected or battery
terminal is corroded
• Harness wire is bad or disconnected from
interlock switch
• Charge the battery or replace if the battery
cannot hold a charge
• Clean the battery terminal and cable, then
reconnect
• Install hose coupler securely to the unit and
check whether the interlock switch is engaged
by the lever
• Check the wire harness connection
Engine will not start, but starter turns
• Throttle and/or stop switch is in the "OFF"
position
• Engine is out of gasoline
• Gasoline in engine is bad or old
• Spark plug wire is disconnected
• Air filter is dirty
• Check stop switches, throttle, and gasoline
• Connect the spark plug wire
• Clean or replace air filter
• Contact qualified service personnel if
necessary
Engine is locked and will not pull over
• Debris is locked against the impeller
• Engine has performance issues
• See Maintenance section "Unclogging a
Clogged Housing or Exhaust Elbow" and
follow the instructions
• Contact an engine servicing dealer for engine
problems
Engine will not stay running
Oil reservoir overfilled
Drain oil and refill to correct level.
NOT
FOR
REPRODUCTION