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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times
The engine is flooded
Move the choke lever to Position B, press the throttle lockout, squeeze
the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the engine starts
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
The blade is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the blade
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed 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, contact an authorized service center.
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS