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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not tum
over
CAUSE CORRECTION
• Out of fuel.
• Engine not =CHOKED"
properly.
• Engine flooded. •
• Bad spark plug. •
• Dirty air filter. •
• • Dirty fuel filter. •
• Water in fuel. •
• Loose or damaged widng. •
• Carburetor out of adjust-
ment.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Dirty air filter. •
Bad spark plug. •
• Weak or dead battery, •
• Dirty fuel filter, •
• Stale or dirty fuel. •
• Loose or damaged wiring. •
• Carburetor out of adjust- •
ment.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
• Attachment clutch is
engaged.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Blown fuse.
• Corroded battery termi-
nals.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty ignition switch.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Faulty operator presence
sw ch(es).
• Fill fuel tank.
• See =TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
Check all widngo
• See =To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center,
I.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all widng.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
• Disengage attachment
clutch.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuse.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all widng.
• Check/replace ignition
switch.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
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