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Troubleshooting
PROBLeM
POSSIBLe CAuSe(S)
CORReCTIVe ACTION
Engine fails to
start
1. Stop switch at OFF position
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. Turn switch to ON.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Adjust carburetor.*
Loss of power;
operation erratic
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Loose or worn belts.
8. Worn clutch.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh
gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Reconnect fuel line and refill with fresh fuel.
5. Adjust carburetor.*
6. Service air cleaner.*
7. Adjust belt tension or replace belts.
8. Replace clutch.
Rack won't
retract
completely
1. Dirty beam
2. Machine not level - wedge end too
low.
3. Worn return springs.
4. Broken return springs.
5. Worn or damaged rack support
bearing.
1. Scrape off top of beam, then wipe off loose dirt.
2. Place on more level ground.
3. Hook ends of springs on next notch.
4. Replace springs.
5. Replace bearing.
Gear teeth won't
stay engaged
1. Engagement engagement handle
has not been pulled up quickly enough
or with enough force.
2. Rack gear bent from overloading.
1. Pull up on the handle more quickly and with
more force.
2. Replace the rack gear.
* -Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.