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CAUSE
SOLUTION
Bag full
Empty bag, as described in
Emptying the Vacuum Bag
Blocked tube
Clear the blockage as described in
Clearing a Blocked
Tube / Impeller
Blocked impeller
Clear the blockage as described in
Clearing a Blocked
Tube / Impeller
Damaged impeller
Take the unit to an authorized service dealer
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The air filter is plugged
Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The air filter is plugged
Clean or replace the air filter
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The fuel tank is empty
Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
Press the primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
The engine is flooded
Place the blue choke lever in Position 3, flip throttle
level to FAST and pull starter rope
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
The spark plug is fouled
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
The outside temperature is below 40º F
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
The outside temperature is above 90º F
Put the throttle control in Fast and pull the starter rope
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The air filter is plugged
Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the
Carburetor Adjustments
section
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE*
*
All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 cc (1.9 cu. in)
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,800-9,200 rpm
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,200-4,200 rpm
Ignition Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
On/Off Stop Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40:1
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Rewind
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baffled with Guard
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ounces (384 ml)
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, locate your nearest authorized service center by
calling the Customer Support Department at
1-800-800-7310
(U.S.) or
1-800-668-1238
(Canada).
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
THE UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
BLOWER / VACUUM*
Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finger-Tip Lever
Blower Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 180 mph (290 kmh)
Blower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 425 cfm (12.1 cmm)
Mulching Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 10:1
Vacuum Bag Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 bushels (26.4 Liters)
Shoulder Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Accessory (Single Quick-Snap)
Approximate Weight (no fuel, with blower/vacuum tube and empty vacuum bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 lb. (6 kg)
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