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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_ WARNING: Always stopunitanddisconnect spark plugbeforeperformingany ofthe
recommendedremediesbelow other thanremediesthat requireoperationof the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded.
start.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark g_ug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low
Engine will not 1. Fuel not reaching
idle properly. ;i carburetor.
. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
;;3. Crankshaft seals worn
4. Compression low
Engine will not 1+Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Fue{ not reaching
lacks power, or carburetor.
dies under a 4 Carburetor requiresload. 3. Spark plug fouled.
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
J2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
i
3. Air filter dirty.
4-. Carburetor requires
ad ustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4+ Carbon build up
Engine smokes
excessively+
Engine runs hot.
REMEDY
11. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
ii4. Check for dirty fue{ filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
l. heck for dirty fue{ filter; replace
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
i2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
i 3. Contact an authorized service dealer
' 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fue{ filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap
i 5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
;; 6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1 Adjust choke.
2 Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
;;3 Clean or replace air filter.
4 Contact an authedzed service dealer
;;1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
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