TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
,_, WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug before performh_g all ofthe
recommended
remedies
below except
remedies
that require operation
of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
CAUSE
1. Engh_eflooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark
plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor
requires
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 wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
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 dirty.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Spark
plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting
a Flooded
Engine
in
Operation
Section.
2. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel fiiter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
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. Ctean or reptace plug
and regap.
3. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
4. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
5. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
1. Adjust
choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct
fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace
air filter.
4. Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
2.
3.
See "Fueting
Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct
spark plug.
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
Contact
an authorized
service dealer.
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