3. Put the new in-line fuel filter in position in the fuel
line with the arrow pointing to the carburetor.
4. Make sure that there are no fuel line leaks and
that the clamps (A) are in the correct position.
5. If you spill, immediately clean the product.
To remove the air from the
transmission
CAUTION: Do not engage or
disengage freewheel lever when the
engine is in operation.
To keep high performance, remove the air in the
transmission before you operate the product for the
first time.
If you replace the transmission, remove the air in the
new transmission before you operate the product.
1. Park the product on a level surface that is clear
and open.
2. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
3. Put the freewheel control in the disengaged
position. Refer to
Transportation on page 33
.
4. Start the engine. When the engine has started,
move the throttle control to the slow position and
disengage the parking brake.
5. Do the steps that follow 3 times.
Note: During this procedure, there can be
movement of the drive wheels.
a) Push the forward drive pedal to the full
forward position and keep it pushed down for
5 seconds before you release it.
b) Push the reverse drive pedal to the full
reverse position and keep it pushed down for
5 seconds before you release it.
6. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
7. Put the freewheel control in the engaged
position. Refer to
Transportation on page 33
.
8. Sit in the seat and start the engine. When the
engine has started, move the throttle control to
the half speed position.
9. Disengage the parking brake.
10. Operate the product forward for approximately 5
ft (1.5 m) then rearward for 5 ft (1.5 m). Do this
procedure 3 times.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Action
The engine does not start. There is no fuel in the fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank.
The throttle control is not in the
correct position.
Refer to the start instructions.
The spark plug is defective. Replace the spark plug.
The air filter is dirty. Clean or replace the air filter.
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the fuel filter.
There is water in the fuel. Remove all fuel from the fuel tank
and the carburetor. Fill the fuel
tank with new fuel and replace the
fuel filter.
The wires are loose or damaged. Do a check of all wires.
The engine valves are not adjus-
ted correctly.
Speak to an approved service
agent.
The engine is flooded. Wait 2–3 minutes before you try to
start the engine again.
The fuel in the fuel tank is bad. Replace the fuel in the fuel tank.
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