Full Product Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
r- Problem
Cause
Remedy
1. Extension cord not connected
1. Connect the extension cord to the
outlet and/or the machine
Electric
starter does
2. The extension cord is worn,
not turn(on models so
corroded, or damaged
2. Replace the extension cord
equipped)
3.
Have a qualified electrician energize
3.
The power outlet is not energized
the outlet
1.
Move choke to CHOKE position
1.
Choke not in CHOKE position
2.
Prime engine as instructed in this
2.
Engine not primed
manual
3.
Engine is flooded
3.
Wait a few minutes before restarting,
4.
Fuel shut-off valve closed
do
not prime
5. Throttle in STOP position or RUN/
4.
Open fuel shut-off valve
STOP switch is STOP 5.
Move throttle to FAST position or
Engine fails to start
6.
Spark plug wire loose or
RUN/STOP switch to RUN Position
disconnected
6.
Connect or tighten spark plug wire
7.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
7.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and
8.
Faulty spark plug
stabilizer
9. Safety ignition key is not inserted
8.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace
10. The engine oil level in
the engine
9.
Insert safety ignition key
I
crankcase is too low or too high 10. Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in
the engine crankcase
Do
not push primer more than 3 times
Engine Leakage Primed more than 3 times
when starting cold engine. Refer
to
CONTROLS & FEATURES section of the
engine manual
1. Engine running on CHOKE
2.
Fuel tank is nearly empty or stale
1.
Move choke lever to RUN position
fuel
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
3.
Contaminated fuel supply
3.
Replace with clean fuel
4.
Carburetor out of adjustment
4.
Contact a qualified repair personnel
Engine idles
or runs
5.
Engine over-governed
5.
Contact a qualified repair personnel
roughly
6. The fuel shutoff valve is not 6.
Open the fuel shutoff valve or clean
completely open
or blockage in
fuel line
fuel line
7.
Tighten spark plug wire
7.
Spark plug wire loose
8.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace
8.
Faulty spark plug
9. Add or drain oil to adjust the oil level in
9. The engine oil level in the engine the engine crankcase
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crankcase is too low or too high