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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 with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
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 or replace.
2. See “CarburetorAdjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
3. Contact an authorized service d ealer
4. Contact an authorized service d ealer.
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 f uel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. See “CarburetorAdjustment” in
Service and Adjustments s ection.
5. Contact an au t horized service dea ler.
6. Contact an au t horized service dea ler.
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 “CarburetorAdjustment” 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 spark plug.
3. See “CarburetorAdjustment” in
Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact an aut ho r ized service deale r.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE
W ARNING:
Always stopunitanddisconnect spark plugbefore performingany ofthe
recommended remedies below o ther than remedies th at require o pe ration of the un it.