Using Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your
Servicing Dealer. If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Servicing Dealer for
service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start or will
run only a few seconds after
starting.
(Make sure Ignition switch
is in start position “I”)
Engine does not reach full
speed and / or emits excessi-
ve smoke
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Engine starts and runs, but
blade is not moving
WARNING:
Never
touch the blade while
the engine is running.
1. No spark
2. Flooded engine.
1. Check oil fuel mixture.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Muffler dirty.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Blade assembly.
2. Blade damaged.
3. Clutch drum damaged.
1. Check Spark. Remove spark plug from cylinder.
Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark plug
on top of cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no
spark, repeat test with a new spark plug (RCJ-
6Y).
2. With the ignition switch off, remove spark plug.
Move choke lever to Run position (pushed in
completely) and pull starter cord 15 to 20 times.
This will clear excess fuel from engine. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Pull the choke lever all
out and then insert it completely in order to acti-
vate the semi-acceleration device. Pull starter
three times with choke lever at run. If engine
does not start, move choke lever to choke and
repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still
fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark
plug.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
2. Clean per instruction in Maintenance-Air Filter
Section.
3. Clean per instructions in Maintenance-Muffler
Section.
Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase
idle speed. (If blade moves at idle, turn idle speed
screw “T” counterclockwise to decrease speed);
see Operation-Carburetor Adjustment.
1. Contact a Servicing Dealer.
2. Contact a Servicing Dealer.
3. Contact a Servicing Dealer.
*Note: This engine complies with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations which require exhaust emission
control. If your unit exhibits specific performance problems that can not be corrected by the Trouble Shooting Section,
the unit should be taken to a Servicing Dealer for repair.
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