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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
No spark.
The spark plug may be damaged, remove it
and check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a
new spark plug.
No fuel.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is
blocked. Contact a servicing dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
Engine is flooded.
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Remove spark plug, then turn the unit so the
spark plug hole is aimed at the ground.
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Set the choke lever to “WARM START (RUN)”
position and pull starter cord 10-15 times. This
will clear excessive fuel from the engine.
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Remove any fuel from the product.
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Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
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Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m
away before restarting.
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Pull starter handle 3 times with the choke lever at
“WARM START (RUN)” position.
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If the engine does not start, set the choke lever
to “COLD START” choke position and repeat the
normal starting procedure.
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If the engine still fails to start, repeat procedure
with a new spark plug.
Starter rope is harder to pull
now than when it was new.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine
does not accelerate after three minutes,
contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at
high speed at half choke.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant
mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean air filter. Refer to figure sheet.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Idle speed screw on carburetor
requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.