12 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT yOUR AUTHORIzED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug
Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a service
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may
be flooded, proceed to next item.
Set the choke lever to the START (A)
position. Squeeze the trigger and pull
the rope repeatedly until the engine
starts and runs.
NOTE
: Depending on the severity of
the flooding, this may require numerous
pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke
Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix. (50:1).
Clean foam air filter. Refer to
Cleaning
Air Filter
Screen
earlier in this manual.
Contact an authorized ser vicing
dealer.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug
Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates
but will not idle
Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase idle speed.
See Figure 9.
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