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• Cleantheengineandtheentireunitthoroughly.
• Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
• Ifstoringinanunventilatedormetalstorageshed,
coatmetalpartswithlightoilorsiliconetoprevent
rust.
• Storeunitina clean,dryarea.
Itis importanttopreventgumdepositsfromformingin
essentialfuelsystempartssuchasthecarburetor,fuel
filter,fuelhoseor tankduringstorage.Also,alcohol
blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolor
methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separa-
tionandformationofacidsduringstorage.Acidicgas
candamagethefuelsystemof anenginewhilein
storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestorageof 30daysorlonger.Follow
theinstructionsintheengine'sOperating&
MaintenanceManual.
PROBLEM
Enginefailstostart
Lossof power;
operationerratic.
Engineoverheats
Toomuchvibration
Unitdoesnot
discharge
POSSIBLECAUSE(S) CORRECTIVEACTION
1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.
2. Safetyswitchnotcontacted.
3. Fueltankempty,orstalefuel.
4. Fuelshut-offvalveclosed
(ifsoequipped).
5. Faultysparkplug.
1. Sparkplugwireloose
2. UnitrunningonCHOKE.
3. Blockedfuellineorstalefuel.
4. Waterordirtinfuelsystem.
5.
6.
Carburetor out of adjustment. 5.
Dirty air cleaner. 6.
1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
2. Engine oil level low.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
1. Discharge chute (elbow)
clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in
impeller.
3. Vac Cart is full.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Adjust carburetor.*
Service air cleaner.*
1.
2.
Adjust carburetor.*
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3. Empty cart.
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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