Use and Care Manual

Page 39 — English
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Engine will not
start.
No spark.
Engine is flooded.
Check spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove spark
plug from cylinder. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay
spark plug on top of cylinder with the metal part of plug
touching the cylinder. Pull the starter grip and watch for
spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
Remove spark plug. Move choke knob to RUN position
(pushed in completely) and pull starter grip 15 to 20
times. This will clear excess fuel from engine. Clean
and reinstall spark plug. Push and fully release primer
bulb 10 times. Pull starter three times with choke knob
at RUN. If engine does not start, move choke knob to
HALF CHOKE and repeat normal starting procedure. If
engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new
spark plug.
Engine starts but
will not accelerate
properly.
Carburetor requires
“L” (Low Jet) adjust-
ment.
Contact a qualified service center for carburetor adjust-
ment.
Engine starts, then
dies.
Carburetor requires
“L” (Low Jet) adjust-
ment.
Contact a qualified service center for carburetor adjust-
ment.
Engine starts but
will not run prop-
erly at high speed.
Carburetor requires
“H” (High Jet) adjust-
ment.
Contact a qualified service center for carburetor adjust-
ment.
Engine does not
reach full speed
and/or emits ex-
cessive smoke.
Lubricant/fuel mixture
incorrect.
Air filter is dirty.
Carburetor requires
“H” (High Jet) adjust-
ment.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle lubricant mix
ratio.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Contact a qualified service center for carburetor adjust-
ment.
Engine starts, runs,
and accelerates
but will not idle.
Carburetor requires
adjustment to idle
speed.
Turn idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle
speed. Refer to Adjusting the Carburetor in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
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