TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Engine will not | 1. Ignition switch off. | 1. | Move ignition switch to ON. | |
start or will run | 2. Engine flooded. | 2. | See “Difficult Starting” in | |
only a few |
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| Operation Section. |
seconds after | 3. Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |
starting. | 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. | Install new spark plug. | |
| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
Engine will | 1. | Idle speed requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the |
not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
properly. | 2. | Carburetor requires | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. Clean or replace air filter. | |
accelerate, | 2. | Spark plug fouled. | 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. | |
lacks power, | 3. | Chain brake engaged. | 3. Disengage chain brake. | |
or dies under | 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
a load. |
| adjustment. |
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Engine | 1. Too much oil mixed with | 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with | ||
smokes |
| gasoline. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
excessively. |
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Chain moves | 1. Idle speed requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the | ||
at idle speed. |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
| 2. Clutch requires repair. | 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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