Use and Care Manual

PartVI:TroubleshootingandPartsList
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PARTV:TroubleshootingandPartsList
Mostproblemsareeasytofix.ConsulttheTroubleshootingTablebelowforcommonproblems
andtheirsolutions.Ifyoucontinuetoexperienceproblems,contactDK2POWER702‐331‐5353.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five
minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the
sparkplug.
TroubleshootingTable
SYMPTOM POSSIBLECAUSE
Theenginewon’tstart.
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(Pleaserefertothe
engineusermanual
forengine‐specific
procedures.)
 Is the ignition switch in the “ON” position?
 Is the fuel shut-off valve on?
 Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use
a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
 Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked,
change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and
pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the
c
y
linder, then wi
p
e o
ff
the
p
lu
g
and reinsert it.
Theenginelackspower
orisnotrunning
smoothly.
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(Pleaserefertothe
engineusermanual
forengine‐specific
procedures.)
 CheckthattheThrottleLeverisinthe“Run”position.
 Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the
procedureintheenginemanufacturer’sowner’ s
manual.
 Is the spark plug clean?If it’s fouled or cracked,change it.If it’s
oily,leaveitout,holdaragovertheplugholeandpullyourrecoil
cordseveraltimestoblowoutanyoilinthecylinder,thenwipe
offtheplugandreinsertit.
 Areyouusingfresh,cleanunleadedgas?Ifit’sold,changeit.Use
afuelstabilizerifyoukeepgaslongerthan30days.
 Doesyourenginehavetheright amountofcleanoil?If it’sdirty,
change it following the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s
owner’smanual.

Checktheoillevelandadjustasneeded.
Enginesmokes.
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(Pleaserefertothe
engineusermanual
forengine‐specific
procedures.)
 Checktheoillevelandadjustasneeded.
 Checktheairfilterandcleanorreplaceifneeded.
 You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature.
RefertoyourEngineOwner ’s
Manualfordetailedinformation.
 Cleanthecoolingfinsifthey’redirty.
Machinedoesnotseem
tohavefullchipping
power.
 Thebeltsmaybetoolooseandslipping.Adjustorreplacebeltsas
needed.Checkyourbladesforsharpness.