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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
The engine is ooded
Move the choke lever to Position 3, squeeze the
throttle control and pull the starter rope until the
engine starts
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air lter is dirty Clean or replace the air lter
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head
The air lter is dirty Clean or replace the air lter
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly
mixed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-
mixed fuel
The air lter is dirty Clean or replace the air lter
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug