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Troubleshooting guide – Black & Decker BD168F User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions,
their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can
perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a
qualified Black & Decker technician or your dealer.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible solution

Engine will
not start

Low or no fuel

Add fuel

Low oil

Add oil

On/Off switch is in
the OFF position

Place in ON position

Choke in the wrong
position

Adjust choke accordingly

Fuel valve in
CLOSED position

Place in OPEN position

Faulty spark plug

Replace spark plug

Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely

No or low
compression

Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.

No spark

Check spark plug wire. If problem is
not corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.

Dirty carburetor

Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.

Engine does
not continue
to run after
starting

Low or no fuel

Add fuel

Low oil

Add oil

Choke in the wrong
position

Adjust choke accordingly

Fuel valve in
CLOSED position

Place in OPEN position

Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely

No or low
compression

Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at
1-800-544-6986.

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