Instruction Manual

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 PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE(S) CORRECTIVEACTION
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
3. Fuel shut-off valve closed 3. Open fuel shut-off valve.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power; 1. Spark plug wire loose 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
operation erratic. 2. Unit running on CHOKE. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. Clean fuel line; ll tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fuel tank. Rell with fresh fuel.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment. 5. Adjust carburetor.*
6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Service air cleaner.*
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted 1. Adjust carburetor.*
properly.
2. Engine oil level low. 2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration Loose parts or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect
impeller. spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
Unit does not 1. Discharge chute (elbow) 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
discharge clogged. spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
2. Foreign object lodged in 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
impeller. spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
  3.Mow-N-Vaccartisfull. 3.Emptycart.
TROUBLESHOOTING
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
STORAGE
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat
metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel lter, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems while in storage of 30 days or longer, ll the
fuel tank to the top with fresh fuel treated with STA-BIL® fuel additive to
keep the fuel fresh and make sure it starts next season. Once fuel is
treated, run engine for 2 minutes to circulate stabilized fuel.