TROUBLESHOOTING
Using Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your
Servicing Dealer. If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Servicing Dealer for
service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start or will
run only a few seconds after
starting.
(Make sure Ignition switch
is in start position “I”)
Engine starts but will not
accelerate properly:
Engine starts but will not run
properly at high speed.
Engine does not reach full
speed and / or emits excessi-
ve smoke
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Cutting attachment running
incorrectly and with high
vibration
Engine starts and runs, but
cutting attachment is not
rotating
WARNING:
Never
touch the blade while
the engine is running.
1. No spark
2. Flooded engine.
1. Check oil fuel mixture.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires checking.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Cutting attachment damaged.
2. Cutting attachment incorrectly
assembled.
1. Cutting attachment incorrectly assem-
bled.
2. Bevel gear damaged.
3. Clutch drum damaged.
1. Check Spark. Remove spark plug cover.
Remove spark plug from cylinder. Reattach the
spark plug wire and lay spark plug on top of
cylinder.
Pull the starter rope and watch for
spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark,
repeat test with a new spark plug (RCJ-6Y).
2. With the ignition switch off, remove spark plug.
Move choke lever to Run position and pull
starter cord 15 to 20 times. This will clear
excess fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall
spark plug. Pull starter three times with choke
lever at run.
If engine does not start, move
choke lever to choke and repeat normal starting
procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat
procedure with a new spark plug.
* Contact a Servicing Dealer for carburetor
adjustment.
* Contact a Servicing Dealer for carburetor
adjustment.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
2. Clean per instructions in Maintenance-Air Filter
Section.
3. * Contact a Servicing Dealer for carburetor
checking.
Turn idle speed screw
“T”
clockwise to increase
idle speed. (If cutting attachment turns at idle,
turn idle speed screw
“T”
counterclockwise to
decrease speed); see Operation-Carburetor
Adjustment.
1. Replace the cutting attachment.
2. Reassemble the cutting attachment with care.
1. Refer to Assembly-Assembling the cutting
attachment Section.
2. Replace if necessary - contact a Servicing
Dealer.
3. Replace if necessary - contact a Servicing
Dealer.
*Note:
This engine complies with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations which require exhaust emission
control. If your unit exhibits specific performance problems that can not be corrected by the Trouble Shooting Section,
the unit should be taken to a Servicing Dealer for repair.
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