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Removal from Storage
Check your engine as described in the
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
section of this manual (see page 2).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh
gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure it
contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over
time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine
will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
before loading the engine-powered equipment on the transport vehicle.
A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some
materials.
Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel
leakage. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
See Figure 1, page A-2.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE LACKS POWER
STARTER DOES NOT DRIVE
CAN NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY EXTERNALLY
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Location
See page A-1.
Record the engine serial number in the space below. You will need this
information when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty
inquiries.
Engine serial number: __ __ __ __ __ — __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Engine type: ___ ___ ___ ___
Date Purchased: ______ / ______ / ______
Carburetor Modifications for High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very
rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to
the carburetor. If you always operate your engine at altitudes above
610 meters (2,000 feet), have your servicing dealer perform this
carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude
with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each
emission standard throughout its useful life.
Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 300 meter (1,000 feet) increase in altitude. The effect
of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor
modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation, the air-
fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at altitudes below
610 meters (2,000 feet) with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to
overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use at low altitudes, have
your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications.
Possible Cause
Correction
Fuel valve OFF.
Turn lever to ON position.
Choke open (applicable types).
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Control lever is not in proper
position (applicable types).
Move lever to proper position.
Flywheel brake lever in ENGAGED
position (applicable types).
Move lever to RELEASED position.
Out of fuel.
Refuel (p. 4).
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 7).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 4).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Gap or replace spark plug (p. 6).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Possible Cause
Correction
Filter element restricted.
Clean or replace filter element
(p. 5).
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(p. 7).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 4).
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Possible Cause
Correction
Voltage shortage of the battery.
Charge the battery if the battery
indicator does not light on or flash
even the brake lever of the
equipment powered by this
engine is clutched (P.2).
A defective harness, starter,
battery.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
Possible Cause
Correction
Connection failure.
Check if the connection is correct.
A defective external charger.
Take external charger to your
servicing dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
A defective harness, battery,
battery indicator.
Take engine to your servicing
dealer, or refer to shop manual.
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