17The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuelThe primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visibleThe engine is flooded Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the enginestartsThe fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuelThe spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plugTROUBLESHOOTINGThe fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuelThe cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting headThe air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filterPROBLEM SOLUTIONThe air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filterThe fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuelThe idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speedThe fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuelThe air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filterThe spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plugTHE ENGINE WILL NOT STARTTHE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLETHE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATETHE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTINGNEED MORE HELP?You’ll find the answer and more on managemylife.com – for free!n Find this and all your other product manuals online.n Get answers from our team of home experts.n Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home.n Find information and tools to help with home projects.brought to you by Sears