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Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.

PROBLEM

The engine will not start.

• Fuel On/Off Switch not ON.

• No fuel in tank.

• No or low oil in crankcase.

• Choke not in start position.

• Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.

• Dirty fuel passageways blocking fuel flow.

• Too much fuel in chamber.

• Spark plug wire not connected securely.

• Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.

• Incorrect spark plug gap.

• Spark plug wire or spark plug broken.

• Cylinder not lubricated after long storage.

Engine misfires, backfires or knocks.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Incorrect spark plug gap.

• Spark plug wire or spark plug broken.

• Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.

• Engine too cold.

• Engine knocks.

Engine stops suddenly.

• Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.

• Defective fuel cap creates vacuum.

• Improper idle speed.

• Incorrect timing, deposit buildup, worn

engine or other mechanical problem.

Troubleshooting

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)

MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL.

WARNING

SOLUTION

• Turn the Fuel On/Off Switch to the ON position.

• Add fuel.

• Add oil, check dcipstick. Do not overfill.

• Place choke in START position and pull recoil starter.

• Drain fuel. Add new fresh 89+ octane.

• Clean out fuel lines using fuel additive.

• Turn choke to RUN position.

• Connect spark plug wire securely to spark plug.

• Remove and clean spark plug. Reinstall spark plug and restart.

• Reset spark plug gap according to specifications.

• Replace spark plug and/or spark plug wire.

• Remove spark plug. Pour tablespoon of SAE10W30 engine oil

into spark plug hole. Replace spark plug. Crank engine a few

times and try to start.

• If you continue to have problems starting the engine, visit our

web site at www.dirtyhandtools.com or call 1-877-487-8275

for assistance.

• Tighten spark plug wire.

• Reset spark plug gap according to specifications.

• Replace spark plug and/or spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel. Add new fresh 89+ octane/2-cycle oil mix.

• Use cold weather fuel and oil additives.

• Engine overloaded, do not exceed recommended load rating.

• Drain fuel. Add new fresh 89+ octane/2-cycle oil mix.

• Test and replace fuel cap.

• Move choke to RUN position.

• Requires qualified technician.