Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
1. Switch set to OFF
position
1. Set switch to the ON
position.
2. No spark.
2. Remove the spark
plug. Re-attach the
spark plug and lay the
spark plug on the metal
cylinder. Pull the starter
cord and watch for a
spark at the spark plug
tip. If there is no spark,
repeat the test with a
new spark plug.
3. No fuel.
3. Push primer bulb until
the bulb is full of fuel.
If the bulb does not fill,
the primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. If
the primer bulb fills, the
engine may be flooded.
(See next item.)
4. Flooded engine.
4. Remove the spark
plug. Turn the product
so that the spark plug
hole is aimed at the
ground. Make sure the
choke lever is open and
pull the starter cord 10
to 14 times. This clears
excess fuel from the en-
gine. Clean and re-install
the spark plug. With the
trigger fully depressed,
pull the starter cord 3
times. If the engine does
not start, set the choke
lever to closed and follow
normal starting instruc-
tions. If the engine still
fails to start, repeat the
procedure with a new
spark plug.
