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tROUBLE sHOOtING
PROBLEM
POssIBLE CaUsE
sOLUtION
Engine will not start.
1. Switch set to the O (OFF) position.
1. Set switch to the I (ON) position.
2. No spark.
2. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark
plug cap 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 set to position B
and pull the starter cord 10 to 14 times. This
clears excess fuel from the engine. Clean and
reinstall the spark plug. With the throttle trigger
fully depressed, pull the starter cord 3 times. If
the engine does not start, set the choke lever
to A and follow normal starting instructions.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
procedure with a new spark plug.
5. Starter cord is hard to pull.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
1. Check oil fuel mixture.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
2. Air filter is dirty.
2. Clean the air filter according to the instructions
in the Maintenance section.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Oil drips from muffler.
1. Operating the product at part throttle.
1. Operate the product at full throttle.
2. Check oil/fuel mixture.
2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
3. Air filter is dirty.
3. Clean the air filter according to the instructions
in the Maintenance section.
Bar and chain running hot and
smoking.
1. Check chain tension for overtightened
condition.
1. Tension chain. Refer to chain tension earlier in
this manual.
2. Chain oil tank empty.
2. Check oil tank.
Motor runs, but chain is not
rotating.
1. Chain tension too tight.
1. Retention chain. Refer to chain tension earlier
in this manual.
2. Check guide bar and chain assembly.
2. Refer to replacing the bar and chain earlier in
this manual.
3. Check guide bar and chain for damage.
3. Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
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