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SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
!
CAUTION
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be
turned off and allowed to cool, and spark
plug wire must be disconnected before
attempting any maintenance or repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
1. Flip switch to on position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
1. Dirty air cleaner
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton
service center
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
2. Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor
Engine misses or lacks
power
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Take to authorized service center
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Auger turns at idle
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
Auger turns, but has no
power
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Broken transmission
3. Worn clutch shoes
4. Worn engine lower seal
1. Take to authorized service center
2. Return to factory
3. Replace clutch shoes and springs
4. Take to authorized service center
Auger cuts slowly
1. Damaged point
1. Buy a new fishtail point
