USER MANUAL
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
THE UNIT WILL NOT START OR STARTS BUT DOES NOT CONTINUE TO RUN
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The unit started incorrectly
Follow all starting and Stopping Instructions
The carburetor mixture adjustment
setting incorrect
Have the carburetor adjustment by an
authorized service center
The spark plug is fouled
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
The fuel tank is empty
Fill the fuel tank with propely mixe fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
THE UNIT STARTS, BUT THE ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The fuel filter is plugged
Have the fuel filter cleaned or replaced
by an authorized service center
The choke lever is in the wrong position
Move the choke lever to Position 3
The spark arrestor screen is dirty
Replace the spark arrestor screen
The air filter is dirty
Replace the air filter
The carburetor mixture adjustment
setting is incorrect
Have the carburetor adjusted by an
authorized service center
THE ENGINE HESITATE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The carburetor mixture adjustment set-
ting is incorrect
Have the carburetor adjusted by an
authorized service center
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, proper-
ly mixed fuel
The air filter is plugged
Replace the air filter
The spark plug is foule
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
THE ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALL
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The spark plug is incorrectly gapped
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
Replace the spark arrestor screen
The air filter is dirty
Replace the air filter
THE ENGINE SMOKES EXCESSIVELY
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The carburetor mixture adjustment is
incorrect
Have the carburetor adjusted by an
authorized service center