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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable cause
Suggested remedy
5. Engine will not start.
Power switch off.
Switch to ON position.
Spark plug wire
disconnected.
Connect spark plug wire to
spark plug.
Out of fuel
Refuel.
Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped.
Clean, replace or correctly
gap spark plug.
Throttle control not held wide
open.
Hold throttle control wide
open when pulling recoil
handle.
Fuel line hose not positioned
in bottom of fuel tank.
Push fuel line down into fuel
in fuel tank.
6. Engine runs rough, floods
during operation.
Dirty air filter.
Clean or replace air filter.
Choke partially engaged.
Turn off choke.
Carburettor out of
adjustment.
Call service agent.
7. Engine is hard to start.
Start fuel.
Drain old fuel and replace
with fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer at end of
season.
Spark plug wire loose.
Make sure spark wire is
securely attached to spark
plug.
Dirty carburettor.
Clean carburettor, use fuel
stabilizer, new fuel can.
Throttle control not held wide
open.
Prime unit 3 more times,
then hold throttle wide open
when pulling recoil handle.
8. Engine misses or lacks
power.
Clogged fuel tank.
Remove and clean.
Clogged air filter.
Clean or replace.
Carburettor out of adjustment
or badly set.
Call service agent.
Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped.
Clean, replace or correctly
gap spark plug.
9. Engine runs, then quits.
Plugged fuel filter.
Clean or replace.
Carburettor cut off
adjustment badly set.
Call service agent.