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Trouble shooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Enginge fails to start 1. Spark plug wire discon-
nected
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to
spark plug
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel 2. Fill with clean fresh gasoline
3. Throttle control lever not
in correct starting position
3. Move throttle control lever to starting
position
4. Choke not in ON position 4. Throttle must be positioned at choke
for a cold start
5. Blocked fuel line 5. Clean the fuel line
6. Fouled spark plug 6. Clean, adjust gap or replace
7. Engine ooding 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do
not prime
8. Engine oil level low (Oil
monitor interrupts the
ignition circuit)
8. Fill crank case with proper oil
Engine runs erratically 1. Spark plug wire loose 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Unit running on CHOKE 2. Move choke lever to OFF
3. Blocked fuel line or stale
fuel
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank wirth clean,
fresh gasoline
4. Vent plugged 4. Clear vent
5. Water or dirt in fuel sys-
tem
5. Drain fuel tank. Rell with fresh fuel
6. Dirty air cleaner 6. Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine overheats 1. Dirty air cleaner 1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Air ow restricted 2. Remove blower housing and clean
Engine will not stop
when throttle control is
positioned at STOP, or
engine speed does not
increase when throttle
control is adjusted
Debris interfering with throt-
tle linkage
Clean dirt and debris
Compactor is difcult
to control when pound-
ing (machine jumps or
lurches forward)
Too high engine speed on
hard ground
Set the throttle lever at lower speed