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Trouble Shooting
Important hint in case of sending the equipment to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel.
3. Choke not in open position.
4. Blocked fuel line.
5. Fouled spark plug.
6. Engine flooding.
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug.
2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start.
4. Clean the fuel line.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.
Engine runs erratically.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Improper carburetor adjustment.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF.
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace air cleaner.
7. Contact Service.
Engine overheats.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Air flow restricted.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean air cleaner.
3. Remove housing and clean.
4. Contact Service.
Power Sweeper does not
sweep while engine is run-
ning.
1. The brush is blocked by the dirt and debris.
2. Belt slack or worn.
3. The left upper lever loosen or worn.
1. Stop engine and pull off the spark plug, and then
remove the dirt and debris.
2. Have slack belt tightened. Have worn belt replaced.
3. Have loosen lever tightened. Have worn lever
replaced.
Power Sweeper does not
drive along.
1. Coupling cable for drive system not adjusted correctly.
2. Belt slack or worn.
3. Tire worn.
1. Adjust coupling cable.
2. Have slack belt tightened. Have worn belt replaced.
3. Have worn tire replaced.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts or damaged worm.
Stop engine and pull off the spark plug, and then tighten
loose bolts and nuts and have damaged worm repaired.