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TROUBLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Engine w ill not
start.
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty .
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compress ion low .
1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Ope ration section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spar k plug.
4. Check for dir ty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer.
Engine w ill not
idle properly .
1. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compress ion low .
1. Check for dir ty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjus tments Section.
3. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer
4. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer.
1. Air filter dir ty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compress ion low .
Engine w ill not
acceler ate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Clean or replace air filter .
2. Check for dir ty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. Contac t an a uthorize d servi ce dealer.
5. Contac t an a uthorize d servi ce dealer.
6. Contac t an a uthorize d servi ce dealer.
Engine smokes
excessively.
1. Choke pa rtially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dir ty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air f ilter.
4. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer.
Engine r uns hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
sect ion.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer.
4. Contact a n authorized serv ice dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Alw ays stop u nit and d isco nnectspa rk plugbefore performing any of the
reco mmended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of t he unit.