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(Original Instructions)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
1. Power switch is off. 1.Make sure Switch is in the ON or “I” position.
2. No spark
2. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it
and check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new
spark plug.
3. No fuel.
3.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 item.
4. Engine is flooded.
4. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug
hole is aimed at the ground. Set start lever to “
” position and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times.
This will clear excess fuel from engine. Remove
any fuel which splashed on the product. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Clean up any spilled fuel
and move at least 9m away before restarting. Pull
starter three times with start lever at “
”. If engine
does not start, set start lever to “
” position and
repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still
fails to start, repeat procedure with a new spark
plug.
5. Starter rope now harder to pull
than when new.
5. Contact a servicing dealer.
6. Old fuel
6. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil.
Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit from
starting.
Engine starts but will not accelerate.
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine
does not accelerate after three minutes, contact a
servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at
high speed at half choke.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant
mix.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter
Screen earlier in this manual.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates
but will not idle.
Idle speed screw on carburetor
requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Blade continues to rotate at idle
speed.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
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