PROBLE
Engine will not
start.
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Start cord is hard
to pull.
Check spark: remove spark plug, reattach the
spark cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder.
Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark
plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a
new spark plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked,
contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills,
engine may be flooded, proceed to next solution.
Completely remove the spark plug from the engine
and spark plug boot, then turn the product so the
spark plug hole is aimed at the ground.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does
not reach full
speed and
emits excessive
smoke.
Check oil fuel
Mixture.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark arrestor
screen is dirty.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
Clean air filter Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter
earlier in this manual.
.
Contach a servicing dealer.
Engine starts,
runs, and
accelerates but
will not idle.
Idle speed screw on
carburetor requires
adjustment.
Turn idle speed adjustment screw clockwise to
increase idle speed.
OId fuel.
Replace with fresh fuel
.
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Set the choke lever to RUN position and pull
starter cord 10-15 times, this will clear excessive
fuel from the engine.
Remove any expelled fuel from the product.
Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m
away before restarting.
Pull starter cord 3 times with the choke lever at
RUN position.
If the engine does not start, set the choke lever to
START position and repeat the normal starting
procedure.
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