TROUBLE SHOOTING | |
Possible Cause | Possible Remedy |
| HARD TO START |
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor | Fill the tank with gasoline. Check the fuel line, carburetor |
| and fuel filter. |
Fuel line or carburetor clogged | Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial |
| carburetor cleaner. |
Fuel filter plugged | Replace. |
Water in gasoline | Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry the |
| spark plugs. |
Choked improperly. Flooded engine | Follow the starting instructions. |
Defective ignition or loose wiring | Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse. |
Defective battery | Check and service. Refer to “BATTERY.” |
Spark plug dirty or improper gap | Clean, adjust the gap |
ENGINE OPERATES IRREGULARLY OR KNOCKS | |
Engine incorrectly timed | * |
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type | Clean, reset the gap or replace. |
Poor or weak spark | Check the spark plugs and wiring. |
Carburetor setting incorrect | Adjust. Refer to “ADJUSTMENTS.” |
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel | Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel. |
Engine overheating | Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” |
Engine valves at fault | * |
Engine smokes | Adjust the carburetor.* |
Oil level rises due to gasoline in crankcase | * |
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked | * |
Engine leaks oil | * |
Misfiring | * |
Other engine problems | * |
Excessive oil in air cleaner | Be sure that oil dipstick is fully seated and all excess oil is |
| squeezed out of the |
PTO CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE | |
Low or zero voltage | Check battery. Charge or replace. Check charging system. |
| Check for worn or broken wiring or connections. Check |
| clutch coil resistance. Check switch. |
Rotor/armature air gap too large | Rotor/armature worn. Replace PTO clutch. |
* See your authorized dealer.
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