Operator`s manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug.
  2.Safetyswitchnotcontacted. 2.Correctlyinstallhoseadapternozzle.
3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Fuel shut-off valve closed 4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
(if so equipped).
  5.Faultysparkplug. 5.Clean,adjustgaporreplace.
Loss of power; 1. Spark plug wire loose 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
 operationerratic. 2.UnitrunningonCHOKE. 2.MovechokelevertoOFFposition.
  3.Blockedfuellineorstalefuel. 3.Cleanfuelline;lltankwithclean
fresh gasoline.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
   fueltank.Rellwithfreshfuel.
  5.Carburetoroutofadjustment. 5.Adjustcarburetor.*
  6.Dirtyaircleaner. 6.Serviceaircleaner.*
 Engineoverheats 1.Carburetornotadjusted 1.Adjustcarburetor.*
properly.
2. Engine oil level low. 2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration Loose parts or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect
impeller. spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
   authorizedservicedealer.
Unit does not 1. Discharge chute (elbow) 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
discharge clogged. spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
  2.Foreignobjectlodgedin 2.Stopengineimmediatelyanddisconnect
  impeller. sparkplugwire.Removelodgedobject.
3. Chip-N-Vac cart is full. 3. Empty cart.
Rate of discharge Chipper blades dull. Sharpen or replace chipper blades.
when chipping
slows considerably,
or composition of
discharged material
changes.
*Refertotheenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.
NOTE:Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservicedealer.