Bolens 12207 - Manual (Page 16)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture. 2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct. 4. Refer to priming instructions
and starting procedure in manual.
5. Dirty air filter(s). 5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.
7. Engine On-Off Switch in OFF position. 7. Move engine On-Off Switch to ON.
Engine runs poorly or 1. Fouled spark plug. 1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
has low power under 2. Dirty air filter(s). 2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
tilling conditions. 3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 4. Adjust carburetor referring to instruc-
tions in manual.
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged. 1. Remove blower housing. Remove
debris.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment. 2. Authorized Engine Dealer.
Tines stop rotating. 1. Object wedged between tines and hood. 1. Remove wedged object.
2. Internal transmission problem. 2. Authorized Engine Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS
Decals are not shown at full size. See Repair Parts pages for reordering information.
1918221.A(1/00)
On top of handlebars
On rear, left-side of tine
shield
On back of
engine near
engine On-Off
switch
OFF
ON
1917248.A
(1/99)
1917249.A
(1/99)
1917250.A
(1/99)
On rear, right-side of tine
shield
On top, left-side of tine
shield