FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message la-
beled iMPORTANT regarding the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fue( staWizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fue( gum deposits
during storage. Add stab)lizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or fuel storage container. Fol(ow the mix
instructions found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at (east 5 minutes after adding stabi(izer.
HELPFUL TIP I
During storage of your gas/ I
_l_'k oil mixture, the oil will sepa- I
m_'_ rate from the gas. I
_m_tll We recommen d that you I
\_ shake the gas can weekly I
to insure proper blending of I
the gas and oi!. m
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of
40:1.2-cyc)e engine oil (air coo(ed) through
the spark p(ug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
• C(ean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts.
and bo]ts. Replace any damaged, broken.
or worn parts,
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fue( having the proper gaso(ine to
oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasofine from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_,WA R NING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start, in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark piug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or sprit fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not 1. Fuel not reaching 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; repiace.
idle properly, carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn. 3.
4. Compression low. 4.
1. Air filter dirty. 1.
2. Fuel not reaching 2.
carburetor.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
3,
4.
Contact an authorized service dealer
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Clean or replace air filter.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refil) with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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