
8.5 FUEL SYSTEM
Empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Under OIL AND FUEL section of this
manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of blended and E85 fuel in your engine. Fuel
stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 3 minutes after adding stabilizer.
8.6 ENGINE & OTHER
1) ENGINE
•
Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of engine oil through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
•
Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range.
•
Clean air filter.
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Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
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At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel.
2) OTHER
•
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTION
THE ENGINE
WILL NOT
START
The fuel tank is empty
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed
enough
Press the primer bulb 10 times
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
The engine is hot
Refer to the IF... THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in
the
Starting and Stopping section
THE ENGINE
WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The idle speed is incorrect
Adjust the idle speed
THE ENGINE
WILL NOT
ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
THE ENGINE
LACKS
POWER OR
STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
If further assistance is required, take the unit to a qualified service dealer.
WARNING!
If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit immediately. Check for damage. If
damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged.
If a blockage is likely to occur, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely. Check that the
machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.