TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing a_lof the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
start.
Operation Section.
2. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Carburetor requires
5. Contact an authorized service dealec
adjustment.
Engine will
1. Carburetor requires
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle
adjustment.
Service and Adjustments Section.
properly.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
2. Contact an authorized service dealec
3. Compression low.
3. Contact an authorized service deale£
Engine wil_ not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Clean or replace plug
lacks power,
and regap.
or dies under
3. Carburetor requires
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
1. Choke partially on.
1. Adjust choke.
smokes
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
excessively,
correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine runs
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
hot.
section.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
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