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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. ON/STOP switch in STOP
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty .
4. Spark plug not fir ing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1.MoveON/STOPswitchtoON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” i n
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair o r replace.
6. Contact a n authorised service d ealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” i n
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact a n authorised service d ealer.
3. Contact a n authorised service d ealer.
1. Air filter dirty .
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact a n authorised service dealer.
4. Contact a n authorised service dealer.
5. Contact a n authorised service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke par tially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact a n authorised service d ealer.
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 m ixture.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact a n authorised service dealer.
4. Contact a n authorised service dealer.
WARNING: Always stopunitanddisconnectspark plugbeforeperformingall o fthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE