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SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Engine fails to start
Dirty air cleaner.
Choke not in ON position.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Cannot pull recoil cord.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so
equipped).
Faulty spark plug.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Move switch to ON position.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Obstruction lodged in impeller. Stop immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last
over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power; operation
erratic
Spark plug wire loose.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Dirty air cleaner.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel
will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Engine overheats
Carburetor not adjusted prop-
erly.
Dirty air cleaner.
Engine oil level low.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Have unit serviced by an authorized service
dealer.
Unit does not discharge
Discharge chute clogged.
Low engine RPM.
Foreign object lodged in
impeller.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Clean flail screen and inside of housing. See
Maintenance section of this manual.
Always run engine at full throttle
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove lodged object.
Rate of discharge slows
considerably or composition
of discharged material
changes
Low engine RPM.
Shredding blade and/or chipper
blades dull.
Always run engine at full throttle
Replace shredding and chipper blades or see your
authorized service dealer.
Tow Hitch Kit (Optional)
Model 290-010-000
REF.
NO.
PART
NO
DESCRIPTION
1
681-0133
Tow Bar Tongue
2
681-0134
Tow Bar Base
3
710-3001
Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16
4
711-0299
Clevis Pin
5
711-0835
Clevis Pin
6
712-0798
Hex Nut 3/8-16
7
732-0194
Spring Pin
8
736-0133
Flat Washer .411 x 1.25 x 1.00
9
736-0169
Lock Washer 3/8
