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TROUBLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank wi th correct fuel m ixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair o r replace.
5. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer .
Engine will not
idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair o r replace.
2. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
3. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer
4. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer .
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair o r replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
5. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer .
6. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer .
Engine smokes
excessively .
1. Choke partially 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. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct s park plug.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact an aut hor ized service dealer .
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect s par k plug before performing any of the
recomm ended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.