Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 23)

Maintenance (continued)
rroubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION
■ngine won't start Ignition key in OFF position Turn key to ON position
Choke knob not set to FULL CHOKE
position (cold engine)
Move choke knob to FULL CHOKE position
Engine control lever in incorrect starting Move engine control lever to correct
position starting position
Engine not primed enough (when cold) Push primer button several more times
Engine primed too much (when cold) Move choke knob to OFF position, move
engine control lever to idle position,
attempt to start engine, then proceed
with normal starting procedure
Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Fouled spark plug Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Gas tank empty Fill gas tank
Fuel shutoff valve is closed Open fuel shutoff valve
Engine difficult to start Incorrect choke knob setting Move choke knob to correct setting
Engine control lever in incorrect position Move engine control lever to correct
starting position
Fuel shutoff valve closed Open fuel shutoff valve
Engine not primed enough Push primer button several more times
Stale gas in tank Drain gas from tank, refill tank with fresh
gas
Faulty spark plug Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Engine idles rough Faulty or fouled spark plug Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Incorrect choke setting After engine starts, gradually move choke
knob to NO CHOKE position
Engine overheats Dirty air screen Remove all debris from screen
Low engine oil level Check oil, add as necessary
Dirty cooling fins Clean cooling fins
Loose spark plug Disconnect spark plug wire, re-tighten plug
Auger drive lever does not actuate auger Inadequate tension on spring at lower
end of auger drive control rod
Increase tension on spring
Broken auger shear bolts Replace auger shear bolts
Loose or broken spring Replace spring
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