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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch o the engine and wait
until the blade has come to a stop.
CAUTION
Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This endangers
yourself and your environment.
Faults which cannot be rectified with the aid of the following table may require
service by an authorized technical support service center. Please be aware that
any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional costs may be
incurred.
Fault/Malfunction Cause(s) Solution(s)
Engine dicult to start 1. Out of fuel
2. Engine Switch O
3. Engine is not primed
4. Spark plug wire
disconnected
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor
7.Clogged air filter
8.Contaminated Fuel
1. Add fresh fuel
2. Turn engine switch on
3. Move choke lever to ON
position.
4. Attach spark plug wire to
spark plug
5. Remove spark plug.
Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized
service center for
Carburetor cleaning
7.Remove and clean air filter
8.Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel
tank. Fill with fresh fuel
Engine Problems:
1.Engine smokes
excessively
2.Engine runs very
“rough”
3.Engine runs erratically
4.Engine cannot
maintain full speed
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper
level
3. Fouled spark plug
4.Clogged air filter
5. Contaminated Fuel
6. Carburetor out of
adjustment
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add
or drain engine oil if
necessary
3. Remove spark plug.
Inspect. Replace if
necessary
4.Remove and clean air filter
5. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel
tank. Fill with fresh fuel
6. Take unit to an authorized
service center for
carburetor adjustment
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