TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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WARN IN
: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
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recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load,
Engine
smokes
excessively,
Engine
runs
hot.
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded,
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffter outIet screen.
5. Compression
low.
1. Choke
partially on.
2. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Spark
plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffier outIet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. See "Starting
a Flooded
Engine" in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
3. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
1. Clean or replace
air filter.
2. Clean or replace
plug
and regap.
3. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
4. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
5. 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.
2.
3.
4.
See "Fueting
Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct
spark plug.
Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
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