TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug before performing all ofthe
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 dealer.
adjustment•
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
_=xcessively.
Engine runs
hot.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression
low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirfy.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2• Spark plug incorrect•
3• Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
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.
f. 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 Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized
service dealer
4. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
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