Use and Care Manual
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Cooling air flow
restricted to engine
1 Remove air flow restrictions from engine
2 Low oil level 2
Check oil level on dipstick. If oil is not
visible on dipstick, check oil level using
LOWER fill plug BEFORE adding oil. Oil
should be visible and to the top 2
threads of LOWER fill plug(not the
dipstick tube). Do not over fill with oil,
see Engine Operator's manual for more
information. Note: Only use 5W-30,
Engine oil capacity - 16 oz. The use of
automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
1
CHOKE in ON or
partial ON position
1 Move CHOKE lever to RUN
2 Water in fuel 2
Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with
fresh, clean gasoline
3
Fuel incorrect, old or
stale
3
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor,
refill with fresh, clean gasoline. (Note:
Fuel may become stale after 30 days in
some cases) use gas stabilizer.
4
Blocked or clogged fuel
system or line
4 Clean fuel system or line
5
Carburetor is in need of
cleaning
5 Clean fuel system and carburetor
6 Spark plug wire loose 6 Connect and tighten spark plug wire
7 Faulty spark plug 7
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug,
see Engine Operator's manual
8
Gas cap vent hole
plugged
8
Remove ice and snow from gas cap,
check to make sure gasket not covering
vent hole
9 Engine oil over filled 9
Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not
be above the top 2 threads of LOWER
fill plug.
10
Engine oil level low or
empty
10
Check oil level on dipstick. If oil is not
visible on dipstick, check oil level using
LOWER fill plug BEFORE adding oil. Oil
should be visible and to the top 2
threads of LOWER fill plug(not the
dipstick tube). Do not over fill with oil,
see Engine Operator's manual for more
information. Note: Only use 5W-30, 4-
stroke automotive detergent oil. Engine
oil capacity - 16 oz. The use of
automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
1 Engine oil over filled 1
Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not
be above the top 2 threads of LOWER
fill plug.
2
Internal engine
problem
2
See Engine Operator's manual, contact
service center or engine manufacturer.
Engine
Overheats
Engine runs
erratic, stalls or
seems low on
power
Engine smokes
excessively
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