The engine does not start, starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
The fuel tank is empty.
The choke (if applicable) is not on.
The air cleaner is dirty.
The spark-plug wire(s) is loose or
disconnected.
The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
There is dirt in fuel filter.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system.
There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
The oil level in the crankcase is low.
The engine loses power.
The engine load is excessive.
The air cleaner is dirty.
The oil level in the crankcase is low.
The cooling fins and air passages under the
engine blower housing are plugged.
The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
The fuel-tank vent is blocked.
There is dirt in the fuel filter.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel system. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.
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Possible Cause
Possible Cause
Fill the fuel tank.
Move the choke lever to the
Clean or replace the air-cleaner element.
Install the wire(s) on the spark plug.
Install a new, correctly gapped spark plug
(s).
Replace the fuel filter.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the
proper type.
Add oil to the crankcase.
Reduce the ground speed.
Clean the air-cleaner element.
Add oil to the crankcase.
Remove the obstruction from the cooling
fins and air passages.
Install a new, correctly gapped spark plug
(s).
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Replace the fuel filter.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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