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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom
No spark or
If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table
weak spark
below as a guide to troubleshooting.
Symptom
Engine won't
Insufficient
start or output is
compression
Low output
Engine
low
overheats
No fuel to
combustion
chamber
Engine speed
won't increase
Spark plugs
K : Service to be performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
fouled by fuel
M : For Control Panel Switch Type, move the throttle lever on the equipment away from its low speed end
to turn the engine switch to "START" position.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Probable Cause
Faulty spark plugs
Faulty ignition coils
Engine switch is in "OFF" position
Probable Cause
Faulty pistons, cylinders, piston rings,
and head gaskets
Clogged air cleaner
Faulty valves
Air inlet screen or cooling air path
Loose spark plugs
clogged with dirt
Loose cylinder head bolts
Insufficient engine oil
No fuel in fuel tank
Carbon build-up in combustion
chamber
Fuel valve is not in "ON" position.
Poor ventilation around engine
Clogged fuel filter or tube
Clogged air vent in tank cap
Faulty governor
Faulty carburetor
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
Clogged air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
Water in fuel
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Remedy
Replace spark plugs
K
Turn engine switch to "START"
Remedy
position
K
(See M)
Clean
Tighten properly
Replenish or change oil
Fill fuel tank
K
Open fuel valve lever.
Select a better location
Change fuel filter or fuel tube
Clean fuel tank cap
K
K
Open choke.
Rotate engine with spark plugs
removed to discharge excess fuel.
Clean spark plugs.
Clean
K
Change fuel
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