Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine backfire occurs.
Low quality gasoline.
Fill fuel.
The engine is too cold.
Use fuel for cold conditions and oil
additives.
The inlet valve is blocked or the en-
gine is too hot.
Speak to an approved servicing deal-
er.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Do a check of the ignition timing.
The product has no power.
The product is not connected to the
electrical source.
Stop the product and disconnect it.
Connect the product and start it
again.
A circuit breaker has tripped.
Stop the product and disconnect it.
Restart the circuit breaker. Connect
the product and start it again.
The receptacle is engaged.
Stop the product and disconnect it.
Do a test of the receptacle. If the re-
ceptacle is not damaged, start and
connect the product again.
Servicing is necessary.
Speak to an approved servicing deal-
er.
The product does not operate cor-
rectly.
Problem with an electrical device.
Disconnect the electrical device.
Speak to an approved servicing deal-
er.
There is too much load in the prod-
uct.
Decrease the quantity of electrical
devices connected to the product.
CAUTION:
Speak to an approved
servicing dealer if the problem stays.
To prepare the product for long-term storage
Do the steps that follow if the product will be kept in
storage for more than 30 days. The procedure that
follows prevents problems with the fuel system.
1. Add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel. The fuel stabilizer
must agree with the recommendation from the
manufacturer.
2. Operate the product for 10-15 minutes.
3. Let the engine become cool and drain the fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Do not keep fuel in long-
term storage. Discard gasoline that is not
clean.
4. Start the engine and let it operate until all the fuel
has been used and the product stops.
5. Let the engine become cool and replace the engine
oil.
6. Remove the spark plug cap and put ½ oz/15 ml of
engine oil into the cylinder.
7. Put a cloth on the spark plug hole for protection.
8. Pull the starter rope handle 5 times to lubricate the
engine parts.
9. Install and tighten the spark plug.
WARNING:
Do not install the spark
plug cap.
10. Clean the product.
11. Put the product in a clean and dry location indoors.
12. Put a cover on the product for protection.
WARNING:
Do not put a cover on
the product if it is warm.
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