S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particularopen flame from hot water heaters, electric
attention to the airintake area, keeping it freemotors or switches, furnaces, etc.
of debris. Use a mild detergent and spongeS Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
to clean the plastic surfaces.dren.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallof
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLECAUSEREMEDY
Engine will notS Ignition switch off.S Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will runS Engine flooded.S See ?Difficult Starting? in
only a fewOperation Section.
seconds afterS Fuel tank empty.S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting.S Spark plug not firing.S Install new spark plug.
S Fuel not reachingS Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine willS Carburetor requiresS Contact an authorized service dealer.
not idleadjustment
properly.S Crankshaft seals worn.S Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will notS Air filter dirty.S Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,S Spark plug fouled.S Clean or replace plug
lacks power,and regap.
or dies underS Carburetor requiresS Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load.adjustment.
EngineS Toomuchoil mixed withS Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokesgasoline.correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
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