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ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting Guide
(continued)
Poor acceleration.
Clogged air element.
Clogged fuel filter.
Lean fuel/air mixture.
Idle speed set too low.
Ignition switch turned off.
Fuel tank empty.
Clogged fuel filter.
Water in the fuel.
Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.
Ignition failure.
Piston seizure.
Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch
is defective.
Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.
Overheated engine.
Debris build-up in impeller.
Loose or damaged impeller.
Loose or damaged engine mounts.
Blower intake or discharge ports or tubes are
clogged with debris.
Impeller blades are missing or damaged.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Adjust: 00 min
-1
.
Reset the switch and re-start.
Refuel. See page 7.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain; replace with clean fuel. See page 7.
Clean or replace spark plug with a
Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent type spark plug
of the correct heat range.
Replace the ignition unit.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Test and replace as required.
Clean or replace spark plug with a
Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent type spark plug
of the correct heat range.
Idle engine until cool.
Clean debris from impeller as required.
Inspect and replace impeller as required.
Tighten or eplace engine mounts as required.
Inspect and remove debris.
Counsult with an authroized servicing dealer.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine stops abruptly.
Engine difficult to shut off.
Excessive vibration.
Engine overspeeding.
