Bolens 244-642-000 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION
1.
Engine fails to start
A.
Check fuel tank for gas.
A.
Fill tank if empty.
B.
Spark plug lead wire
disconnected.
B.
Connect lead wire.
C.
Faulty spark plug.
C.
Spark should jump gap between
control electrode and side electrode.
If spark does not jump, replace the
spark plug.
2.
Hard starting or loss of
A.
Spark plug wire loose.
A.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
power.
B.
Dirty air cleaner.
B.
Clean air cleaner as described in
engine manual.
3.
Engine overheats
A.
Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
A.
Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
B.
Air flow restricted.
B.
Remove blower housing and clean as
described in the engine manual.
C.
Engine oil level low.
C.
Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
4
Will not split logs
A.
Relief valve setting
incorrect.
A.
Shim valve with .010 flat washer.
B.
Pump setting incorrect.
B.
Adjust pump setting.
5.
Leaking cylinder
A.
Broken seals.
A.
Replace seals.
B.
Scored cylinder.
B.
Replace cylinder.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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