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STORAGE
If the walk-behind blower will not be used for a period longer than
30 days, fol low the steps below to prepare your unit for storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored fuel contains ethanol or
MTBE, and can start to go stale in 30 days. Stale fuel has high
gum content and can clog the carburetor and restrict fuel flow.
2. Start the engine and run until it stops. This helps prevent gum
deposits from forming inside the carburetor , which may cause
engine damage.
3. While the engine is stillwarm,drainthe oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil of the grade recommended in the Engine Manual.
4. Use clean cloths to clean off the outside of the machine and to
keep the air vents free of obstructions.
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CAUTION
Do not
use
strong detergents or
petroleum-based cleaners when
cleaning plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage plastics.
5. Inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace
damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.
6. Store your unit on flat ground in a clean, dry building that has
good ventilation.
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WARNING
Do not store the machine with fuel
in
a non-ventilated area where fuel
fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot
lights or any ignition
sources.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
1.
Attach spark plug wire securely to spark
1.
Spark plug wire is disconnected
plug
2.
Out of fuel or stale fuel
2.
Drain old fuel and fill with clean, fresh
gasoline
3.
Throttle control lever or fuel valve
Move the throttle control lever slightly
lever is not in the run position
3.
to the fast position, and move the fuel
4.
Choke lever is not in CLOSE
valve lever to the ON position
Engine fails to start
position
4.
Choke level must be in CLOSE position
5.
Blocked fuel line
for a cold start
6.
Fouled spark plug
5.
Clean fuel line
7.
Engine flooding
6.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace
8.
Not enough oil in engine
7.
Wait a few minutes to restart the engine
8.
Add oil more oil to engine
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