Problem
CauseRemedy
Engine fails to start
A Check fuel tank for gas
BSpark plug lead wire disconnected
CThrottle control lever not in
the starting position
0 Faulty spark plug
E Carburetor improperly adjusted Engine flooded
FStale gasoline
AFill tank if empty
BConnect lead wire
CMove throttle lever to start position.
0Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side elec- trode. If spark does not jump, replace the spark plug.
ERemove spark plug, dry the plug, crank engine with plug removed, and throttle in off po- sition. Replace spark plug and lead wire and resume starting procedures.
FDrain tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
2Hard starting or 10SI; of power
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3 Operation erratic
ADirt in gas tank
BDirty air cleaner
cWater in fuel supply
DE Vent in gas cap plugged Carburetor improperly adjusted
ARemove the dirt and fill tank with fresh gas
Clearl air cleaner as described in the engine section of this
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c Drain contaminated fuel and fill tank with fresh gas.
DClear vent or replace gas cap
EAdjust carburetor. See engine section of this manual.
4 Occasional skip
(hesitates) at hiqh
speed
5 Idles poorly
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6overheats
A Carburetor not adjusted
properlyAir
8flow restricted
coil level low
A Adjust carburetor. See engine section of this manual.
B Remove blower housing and
clean as described in the engine section of this manual.
Fill crankcase with the proper
oil
14 NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above. please contact your local JCPenney store.
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