ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to
an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to
an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to
an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor