Trouble shooting – Bolens 2182 User Manual

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Possible Cause

Possible Remedy

LACK OF POWER

Air cleaner clogged...................................................... Service the air cleaner element. Refer to "MAINTE

NANCE."

Engine overload........................................................... Reduce the load.

Engine overheated ...................................................... Make sure radiator screen, side panels and grille insert

are free of accumulated dirt and trash. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."

Poor fuel, too rich or too lean a mixture ...................... Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."

Fuel tank air vent clogged............................................ Open the vent in the cap.

Incorrect timing or faulty ignition..................................

Brake drags ................................................................. Adjust the brake. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Insufficient cool air, dirty radiator screen,

side panels or grille insert............................................ Keep the air intake area, radiator screen, side panels

and grille insert clean; refer to "MAINTENANCE."

Lean carburetor adjustment ........................................ Readjust. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."

Oil level incorrect......................................................... Engine oil level must not be over the "FULL" mark or

below the "LOW" mark. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."

*See your authorized dealer.

TROUBLE SHOOTING