STORAGE
WARNING! Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
Secure the unit before storing or transporting it
in a vehicle. Store the unit and fuel in an area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors,
switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING ! Store the unit with all guards in
place. Position so that any sharp object cannot
accidentally cause injury to passersby. Store
the unit out of reach of children.
·
Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start the engine
and allow it to run until it runs completely out of fuel.
·
Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular attention to the
air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild
detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
·
Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service
is carried out before long-term storage.
·
The guide bar and chain should be covered with a
scabbard when the machine is being transported or in
storage in order to prevent accidental contact with the
sharp chain. Even a non-moving chain can cause serious
cuts to yourself or others that make contact with an
exposed chain.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during
storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol) or using
ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to
fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Always stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE: Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Ignition switch off.
·
See “STARTING” in the STARTING AND STOPPING
section.
2. Engine flooded.
·
See
“
Starting a Flooded Engine
”
in the OPERATION
section.
3. Fuel tank empty.
·
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
See “FUELI
NG THE
ENGINE” in the STARTING AND STOPPING section.
4. Spark plug not firing.
·
Install new spark plug.
See “SPARK PLUG” in the
MAINTENANCE section.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
·
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
·
Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace.
TROUBLE: Engine will not idle properly.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Idle speed r e q u i r e s adjustment.
·
See
“C
ARBURETOR ADJUSTMEN
T”
in the
MAINTENANCE Section.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
·
Contact an authorized service dealer.
TROUBLE: Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Air filter dirty.
·
Clean or replace air filter.
2. Spark plug fouled.
·
Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Chain brake locked.
·
Unlock chain brake.
See “STARTING POSITION” in the
STARTING AND STOPPING section.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
·
Contact an authorized service dealer.
TROUBLE: Engine smokes excessively.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
·
Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture.
TROUBLE: Chain moves at idle speed.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Idle speed r e q u i r e s adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
·
See
“
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
” in
the
MAINTENANCE Section.
·
Contact an authorized service dealer.
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