TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performingall of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Engine will not | 1. ON/OFF switch in | 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. | ||
start. |
| OFF position. |
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| 2. | Engine flooded. | 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in | |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty. |
| Operation Section. |
| 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |||
| 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; |
| 6. | Carburetor requires |
| repair or replace. |
| 6. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
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| adjustment. |
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Engine will | 1. Carburetor requires | 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in | ||
not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
properly. | 2. Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
| 3. | Compression low. | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. | Clean or replace air filter. |
accelerate, | 2. Spark plug fouled. | 2. | Clean or replace plug | |
lacks power, | 3. Carburetor requires | 3. | and regap. | |
or dies under | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
a load. | 4. | adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Carbon | |||
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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| 5. | Compression low. | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
Engine | 1. Choke partially on. | 1. | Adjust choke. | |
smokes | 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 2. | Empty fuel tank and refill with | |
excessively. | 3. | Air filter dirty. | 3. | correct fuel mixture. |
| Clean or replace air filter. | |||
| 4. | Carburetor requires | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. | See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | |
hot. | 2. | Spark plug incorrect. | 2. | section. |
| Replace with correct spark plug. | |||
| 3. | Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| adjustment. |
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| 4. | Carbon | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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