LOW POWER OUTPUT
What to Check
Possible Cause
Remedy
Is the engine overheating
Operator is overworking the
machine
Use lower throttle setting
Carburetor mixture is too
lean
Return blower to dealer
Improper fuel ratio
Refill with fresh fuel of the
correct mixture 2*cycle oil
and gasoline 2S-30:1 ratio
Fan over cylinder fins dirty or
damaged.
Clean and repair or replace
as necessary
Carbon deposits on piston or
in the muffler
Decarbonize
Clogged air cleaner element
Service the air cleaner
Engine is rough at all
speeds. May also have
black smoke and/or
unburned fuel at the exhaust.
Loose or damaged spark
plug
Tighten or replace
Air leakage or clogged fuel
line
Repair or replace filter and/or
fuel line
Water in the fuel or bad fuel
Drain the fuel and replace;
Faulty
carburetor
and/or
diaphragm
Return blower to dealer
Overheating condition
Idle engine until cool, find
reason for overheat
Engine is knocking
Improper fuel
Check fuel octane rating.
Check
for
presence
of
alcohol.
(Refuel
as
necessary)
Carbon deposits in the
combustion chamber.
Decarbonize