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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
carburet or.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank wi th corr e ct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spar k plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
3. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburet or 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 an author ized se rvice dealer.
4. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
5. Contact an author ized se rvice dealer.
Engine
smokes
exce ssively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburet or requires
adjustment.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact an author ized 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. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an author ized service dealer.
4. Contact an author ized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectsparkplug befor eperformingall ofthe
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TAB LE