Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formafion of fuel gum deposits
daring storage, Add stabilizer to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Fol-
low the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container, Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour I teaspoon of
40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through
the spark plug opening, Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distdbute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of recom-
mended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check enfire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts,
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil rafio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
,_ WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1, Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting e Flooded Engine in
start. Operation Section,
2, Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
4, Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace,
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5, Carburetor requires 5. Contact an authodzed service dealer.
adjustment,
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1, See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2, Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Compression low. 3, Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1, Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled, 2, Clean or replace plug
lacks power, end regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3, Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4, Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low. 5, Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
_=xcessively. correct fuel mixture,
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine runs 1, Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
hot, section,
2, Spark plug incorrect, 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3, Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer
adjustment,
4, Carbon build-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
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