358350280 Operator's Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not

start or will run

only a few

seconds after

starting.

Engine will not

idte property.

Engine will not

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

Engine smokes

excessively.

Engine runs

hot.

• Ignition switch off.

• Engine flooded.

• FueI tank empty.

• Spark plug not firing.

• FueI not reaching

carburetor.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment.

• None of the above.

• Idle speed set too high

or too tow.

• Low Speed Mixture

requires adjustment.

• Crankshaft seals worn.

• Compression tow.

• None of the above.

• Air filter dirty,

• Spark plug fouled.

• Carburetor requires

adjustment.

• Exhaust ports or muff-

ter outlets plugged.

• Compression low.

• None of the above.

• Choke partially on.

• Fuet mixture incorrect.

• Air filter dirty.

• High Speed Mixture

requires adjustment.

• Crankcase leak.

• Fuet mixture incorrect.

• Spark plug incorrect.

• High Speed Mixture

set too lean.

• Exhaust ports or muff-

ter outlets plugged.

• Carbon build-up on

muffler outlet screen.

• Fan housing/cylinder

fins dirty.

• None of the above.

• Move Ignition switch to ON.

• See "Starting Instructions."

• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

• Install new spark plug.

• Check for dirty fuet filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;

repair or replace.