Manual

ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:t, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pult the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
• Clean air flIter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and boIts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio
OTHER
• DO not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A_i, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing alI of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation ofthe unit
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wiII not 1. Ignition switch off. f. Move ignition switch to ON
start or wil_ run 2. Engine flooded 2 See "Difficult Starting" in
oniy a few Operation Section.
seconds after 3. Fuel tank empty. 3 FiII tank with correct fuel mixture
starting. 4. Spark plug not firing 4 Install new spark plug.
5. Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel flIter; replace
carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace
Engine wilt f. Idie speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine will not f. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air fluter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug and regap
lacks power, 3. Chain brake engaged 3 Disengage chain brake
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires 4 Contact an authorized service dealer
a load adjustment.
Engine t. Too much oi_ mixed with t Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires t See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2 Contact an authorized service dealer.
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