8
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start
1. Spark plug wire disconnected
2. Fuel tank empty
3. Faulty spark plug
1. Connect wire to spark plug
2. Fill tank with clean fuel
3. Clean, adjust gap or replace
Loss of power or
erratic operation
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Blocked fuel line
3. Water or dirt in fuel system
4. Dirty air cleaner
5. Unit running on choke
1. Connect & tighten spark plug wire
2. Clean fuel line
3. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor
drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel
4. Service air cleaner (refer to engine
manual)
5. Move choke lever to OFF position
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low
2. Operating below full RPM
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil
2. Run throttle full open.
Excessive vibration
1. Damaged turbine or loose
parts
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts & nuts. Make necessary
repairs. If vibration continues, have
unit serviced by an authorized dealer.
Unit won't pick up.
1. Discharge chute clogged
2. Foreign object lodged in
turbine.
3. Container full
1. Stop engine & disconnect spark plug
wire. Clean inside of discharge
chute.
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove lodged object
in turbine.
3. Stop engine and empty container.
NOTE: Please contact the nearest authorized service dealer for repairs beyond the minor adjustments above.
