FAQ
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PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
REMEDY/ACTION |
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Engine will not start |
1.Power switch off
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1.Flip switch to ON position
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2.Spark plug wire disconnected
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2.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
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3.Out of fuel
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3.Refuel
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4.Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
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4.Clean,replace or gap spark plug
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5.Throttle control not held open
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5.Squeeze throttle control when pulling recoil handle
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6.Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas tank
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6.Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
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Engine runs rough, floods during operation |
1.Dirty air filter
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1.Clean or replace air filter
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2.Choke partially engaged
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2.Turn off choke
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3.Carburetor out of adjustment
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Engine is hard to start |
1.Stale fuel
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1.Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Use gas stabilizer additive at end of season.
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2.Spark plug wire loose
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2.Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark plug
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3.Dirty carburetor
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3.Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can
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4.Throttle control not held open
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4.Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze throttle when pulling recoil handle
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Engine misses or lacks power |
1.Clogged gas tank
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1.Remove and clean
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2.Clogged air filter
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2.Clean or replace
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3.Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
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3.Consult Service Center
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4.Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
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4.Clean, replace or gap spark plug
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Engine runs, then quits |
1.Gas cap not venting
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1.Open manual vent in gas cap screw all the way open (counterclockwise)
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2.Plugged fuel filter
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2.Clean or replace
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3.Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
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Engine revs too high |
1.Carburetor out of adjustment
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Auger turns at idle |
1.Idle speed too high
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1.Adjust idle speed lower
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2.Broken clutch spring
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2.Replace spring
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Auger turns,but has no power |
1.Choke on
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1.Turn off choke after engine is running
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2.Carbure to out of adjustment
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2.Consult Service Center
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3.Broken transmission
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3.Consult Service Center
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4.Worn clutch shoes
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4.Replace clutch shoes and spring
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5.Worn engine lower seat
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Auger jumps |
1.Blade damaged
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1.Replace with new blade
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Auger cuts slowly |
1.Dull blade
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1.Buy new blade, or have blade sharpened at factory
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2.Damaged fishtail point
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2.Replace fishtail point
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