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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions,
their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can
perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a
qualified Black & Decker technician or your dealer.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible solution
Engine will
not start
Low or no fuel Add fuel
Low oil Add oil
On/Off switch is in
the OFF position
Place in ON position
Choke in the wrong
position
Adjust choke accordingly
Fuel valve in
CLOSED position
Place in OPEN position
Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug
Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely
No or low
compression
Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.
No spark Check spark plug wire. If problem is
not corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.
Dirty carburetor Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Engine does
not continue
to run after
starting
Low or no fuel Add fuel
Low oil Add oil
Choke in the wrong
position
Adjust choke accordingly
Fuel valve in
CLOSED position
Place in OPEN position
Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely
No or low
compression
Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.