TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the
recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
Engine will not
1.Engine flooded.
2.Fuel tank empty.
start.
3.Spark plug not firing.
4.Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5.Compression low.
1.Fuel not reaching carburetor.
Engine will not
idle properly.
2.Carburetor requires adjustment.
3.Crankshaft seals worn.
4.Compression low.
1.Air filter dirty.
Engine will not
2.Fuel not reaching carburetor.
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
3.Spark plug fouled.
load.
4.Spark arresting screen clogged.
5.Carburetor requires adjustment.
6.Carbon build up.
7.Compression low.
1.Choke partially on.
Engine
2.Fuel mixture incorrect.
smokes
excessively.
3.Air filter dirty.
4.Carburetor requires adjustment.
1.Fuel mixture incorrect.
Engine
2.Spark plug incorrect.
runs hot.
3.Carburetor requires adjustment.
4.Carbon build up.
REMEDY
1.See "Starting Instructions."
2.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3.Install new spark plug.
4.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5.Contact an authorized service dealer.
1.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2.Contact an authorized service dealer.
3.Contact an authorized service dealer.
4.Contact an authorized service dealer.
1.Clean or replace air filter.
2.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3.Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
4.Replace screen.
5.Contact an authorized service dealer.
6.Contact an authorized service dealer.
7.Contact an authorized service dealer.
1.Adjust choke.
2.Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3.Clean or replace air filter.
4.Contact an authorized service dealer.
1.See "Fueling Your Unit."
2.Replace with correct spark plug.
3.Contact an authorized service dealer.
4.Contact an authorized service dealer.
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