Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
This engine uses a Champion RY4C or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use a
recommended or equivalent replacement and replace annually.
CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT
WARNING!
Do not change engine lubricant while it is hot. Accidental contact with hot engine lubricant could result in
serious burns.
To change the engine lubricant:
Stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool completely before proceeding.
Remove the screws from the engine cover. Remove the cover and set aside.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Tip blower on its side and allow lubricant to drain from the oil fill hole into an approved container.
NOTE:
Drain the lubricant while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and
more completely.
Return the blower to an upright position and refill with lubricant following the instructions in the Adding/
Checking Engine Lubricant section previously in this manual. Reinstall the engine cover. Replace the screws
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
Used lubricant should be disposed of at an approved disposal site. See your local retailer for
more information.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.
Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed
enough
Press the primer bulb 10 times
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh
fuel
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
The engine is hot
Cool the engine down
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh
fuel
The idle speed is incorrect
Adjust the idle speed
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
THE ENGINE WILL NOT
ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh
fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER
OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh
fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
