Black & Decker BD168F Instruction Manual page 16

Symptom Possible Cause
Engine does Spark plug fouling is
not continue sooty or sticky black
to run after
starting
Dirty carburetor
Knocking Improper valve
noise clearances
Over speed Governor linkage
or low speed stuck or bent
Throttle shaft stuck
Governor spring bent
or lost
Spark arrester
clogged
Low power Bad fuel
No or low
compression
Dirty air filter
Improper valve
clearances
Spark arrester
clogged
Dirty Carburetor
N003333
Possible solution
a. Clean spark plug. See Spark Plug
under Maintenance.
b. Check spark plug gap, adjust if
needed. See Spark Plug under
Maintenance.
c. Replace spark plug. See
Specifications.
d. If engine still fails to start, con-
tact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Clean and replace
Drain fuel tank and replace with fresh,
clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 86 octane
Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a B&D Customer
Service Representative at 1-800-544-
6986.
Clean or replace the air filter elements
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
Clean and replace
Contact a B&D Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-544-6986.
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