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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common problems and their
solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.
Troubleshooting Table
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY
FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
S
YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
C
AUSE
Recoil will not pull
out or is difficult to
pull.
⇒
Check for debris in the Impeller Housing.
⇒
Check the engine oil level; the engine may be seized.
⇒
There may be an oil compression lock in the cylinder. Take out the Spark Plug;
hold a rag over the Spark Plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow
out any oil in the cylinder. Wipe off the Spark Plug and reinstall it.
⇒
The recoil may be broken or jammed. Call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
for
assistance.
The engine will not
start manually.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for engine-
specific procedures.)
⇒
Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
⇒
Check that the Bag is properly installed, latched, and the Bag Presence Interlock
Switch is depressed. See page 18
Figure 8c
. Also, check that the Bag frame rod is
not bent.
⇒
Check the oil and gas level. See page 20.
⇒
The gas may be old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than
one month.
⇒
Check the Throttle adjustment and travel.
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The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a
rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in
the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.
⇒
The Air Filter may be dirty, change it following the procedure in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
⇒
If your engine still won’t start, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
