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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. O N/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Mov e ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. See “ Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel m ixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. C he ck for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check f or kinked or split fuel line;
repair o r replace.
6. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. C arburetor requires
adjustment.
2. C rankshaft seals worn.
3. C om pression low .
1. See “ Carburetor Adjustment” i n
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
3. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. C arburetor requires
adjustment.
4. C arbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. C om pression low .
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. C lean or replace air filter.
2. C lean or replace plug
and regap.
3. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
4. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
5. C on tact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. C arburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. C lean or replace air filter.
3. C ontact an authorized service dealer .
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. R eplace with correct spark plug.
3. C ontact an authorized service dealer .
4. C ontact an authorized service dealer .
WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectspark plugbeforeperformingallofthe
recommended remedies below except rem edies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE