Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 35)

Possible Cause Possible Remedy
HARD TO START
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor.......................... Fill the tank with gasoline: open the fuel shut-off valves.
Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter.
Fuel line or carburetor clogged.................................... Clean the fuel line and carburetor with commercial car­
buretor cleaner.
Fuel filter plugged......................................................... Replace.
Water in gasoline.......................................................... Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry
the spark plug.
Choked improperly. Flooded engine ........................... Follow the starting instructions.
Defective ignition or loose wiring................................. Check the wiring, spark plug or fuse.
Defective battery ........ ................................................ Check and service. Refer to "BATTERY."
Spark plug dirty or improper gap.................................. Clean, adjust the gap to 0.043-inch or replace the plug.
ENGINE OPERATES IRREGULARLY OR KNOCKS
Engine incorrectly timed............................................... *
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type.................. Clean, reset the gap or replace.
Poor or weak spark ..................................................... Check the spark plug and wiring.*
Carburetor setting incorrect.......................................... Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."*
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel ................................... Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Engine overheating........................................ .............. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
Engine valves at fault .................................................. *
Engine smokes............................................................. Adjust the carburetor.*
Oil level rises due to gasoline in crankcase ................. Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked....................... Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Engine leaks oil ........................................................... Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Misfiring ....................................................................... Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Other engine problems................................................. *
*See your authorized dealer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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