PROBLEM
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The engine is flooded
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The spark plug is fouled
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE CORRECTLY
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The idle speed is incorrect
The cables are wrapped around the flex tube
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is dirty
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is dirty
The spark plug is fouled
TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service center.
SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
Move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position and the choke lever
to Position 2 (run) and pull the starter rope until the engine starts
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Make sure the cables are straight
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
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