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ITEM 63022
SAFETY
SETU
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Op
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M
AINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
problem
possible Causes
probable Solutions
Engine will not start
FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in START position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15,
E20, E85, etc.)
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline/
oil mixture.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck.
Fuel can be smelled in the air.
8. Too much fuel in chamber. This can be caused by
the carburetor needle sticking.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline and open fuel valve.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Move Choke to START position.
3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel
system. Replace components damaged by
ethanol. Use fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline/oil mixture only.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
4. Use fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline/oil mixture.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Press Priming Bulb to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using fuel additive.
Heavy deposits may require further cleaning.
7.
Gently
tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
8. Turn Choke to RUN position. Remove
spark plug and pull the start handle several
times to air out the chamber. Reinstall
spark plug and set Choke to START position.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug wire not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug wire or spark plug broken.
5. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug wire properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug wire and/or spark plug.
5. Have qualified technician diagnose/
repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.
Problem after long storage periods.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
(Hissing noise will occur
when trying to start.)
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged head gasket.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying to start.)
4. Engine valves or tappets mis-adjusted or stuck.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole.
Crank engine a few times and try to start again.
2. Tighten spark plug.
If that does not work, replace spark plug.
If problem persists, may have head
gasket problem, see #3.
3. Tighten head.
If that does not remedy problem,
replace head gasket.
4. Have qualified technician adjust/
repair valves and tappets.
Auger rotates while
Engine is idle
Engine idle Speed set too high.
Have qualified technician reset carburetor
Idle Screw to lower idle (RPM) speed,
see Warning on page 11.
Gearbox feels
exceptionally hot
to the touch
Low level of gear oil.
Immediately turn off Auger.
Allow gearbox to completely cool.
Discontinue using Auger until the gearbox is
repaired by a qualified service technician.
Power switch does
not turn off Engine
Faulty Power switch.
Immediately remove spark plug cap from spark plug
to stop Engine.
Discontinue using Auger until the tool is
repaired by a qualified service technician.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Auger or engine.
