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AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine will not start
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap.Refer to Spark Plug
Replacement earlier in this manual. Push
primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fill, primary fuel delivery system
is blocked. Contact customer support. If
primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded,
proceed to next item.Set the choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position. Squeeze
the trigger and pull the rope epeatedly
until the engine starts and runs.
Engine does not reach
full speed and emits
excessive smoke
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the
Air Filter earlier in this manual. Contact
customer support. Clean or replace
spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer
to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
manual.
Engine starts, runs, and
accel-erates but will not
idle
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase idle speed.
Engine emits too much
smoke
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Drain lubricant and refill with correct
amount of 4 stroke garden engine oil
SAE 10W -30. See Adding/Checking
Engine Lubricant in the Operation
section of this manual.
In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact helpline 0345 605
2070 or local service center.