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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes Probable Solutions
Engine will
not start
FUEL RELATED:
1. Low or no fuel in fuel tank or
improper fuel/2-cycle oil mixture.
2. Choke not in start position,
especially with cold Engine.
3. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
4. Carburetor not primed.
5. Dirty fuel passageways blocking fuel
flow.
6. Carburetor needle stuck.
Fuel can be smelled in the air.
7. Too much fuel in chamber. This can be
caused by the carburetor needle sticking.
8. Blocked Fuel Cap Set (94)
or Fuel Filter (84).
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with proper 25:1 unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixture.
2. Close the choke if Engine is cold.
Leave open if the Engine is hot.
3. Use only fresh 25:1 ratio of 90+ octane
unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil mixture.
4. Prime carburetor by pressing Primer
specified number of times.
5. Clean out passageways using
fuel additive. Heavy deposits
may require further cleaning.
6. Gently tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
7. Open the choke. Remove spark
plug and pull the start handle
several times to air out the chamber.
Reinstall spark plug and close the choke.
8. Clean/replace Filter (84
or 94) components.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug wire not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug wire or spark plug broken.
5. Incorrect spark timing or
faulty ignition system.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug wire properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Reset spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug wire
and/or spark plug.
5. Have qualified technician diagnose/
repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.
Problem after long storage periods.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
(Hissing noise will occur
when trying to start.)
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged
head gasket. (Hissing noise will
occur when trying to start.)
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug
hole.
Crank Engine a few times
and try to start again.
2. Tighten spark plug. If that does not work,
replace spark plug. If problem persists, it
may be a head gasket problem, see #3.
3. Tighten head. If that does not remedy
problem, replace head gasket.
Auger rotates
while Engine
is idle
Engine idle Speed set too high. Reset carburetor Idle Screw to lower idle
(RPM) speed, see Warning on page 11.
Gearbox feels
exceptionally
hot to the touch
Low level of gear oil. Immediately turn off Auger.
Allow gearbox to completely cool.
Then, fill gearbox with SAE 80-90 gear oil.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Auger or Engine.