Full Product Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: ENGINE DOES NOT START

Cause Solution

The engine switch is in the “OFF” position Move the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Fuel mixture is too rich Open choke.

Fuel strainer is clogged Clean fuel strainer.

Flooded engine

Let unit sit for 15 minutes or remove spark plug and clean per the

instructions in the MAINTENANCE section of this operator’s manual.

Spark plug gap is incorrect

Replace or adjust spark plug per the instructions in the

MAINTENANCE section in this operator’s manual.

PROBLEM: ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE, LACKS POWER OR STALLS

Cause Solution

Choke on Ensure choke lever is in the "RUN" position.

Air ﬁlter dirty

Clean air ﬁlter per the instructions in the MAINTENANCE section of

this operator's manual.

Spark plug gap is incorrect

Replace or adjust spark plug per instructions

in the MAINTENANCE section of this operator’s manual.

Exhaust port/spark arrestor screen blocked

Clean exhaust port/spark arrestor screen per the instructions in the

MAINTENANCE section of this operator's manual.

PROBLEM: ENGINE SMOKES EXCESSIVELY

Cause Solution

Fuel mixture incorrect

Empty fuel tank and reﬁll with correct fuel mixture per the

instructions in the OPERATION section of this operator's manual.

Air ﬁlter dirty

Clean the air ﬁlter per the instructions in the MAINTENANCE section

of this operator's manual.

PROBLEM: AUGER BIT TURNS WHILE ENGINE IS IDLING

Cause Solution

Idle speed is too high. Carburetor needs adjustment. Call for free technical service at 1-877-527-0313