TROUBLESHOOTING
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CAUSE ACTION
Choke partially on Adjust choke
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Too much oil in fuel mixture Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Plugged spark arrestor Take to an authorized service dealer for service.
CAUSE ACTION
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position, Pg. 12
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
CAUSE ACTION
Air Filter is Plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust per instruction Pg. 16
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
ENGINE SMOKES EXCESSIVELY