Troubleshooting
Problem |
| Possible Causes |
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Engine knocks | 1. | Old or low quality gasoline. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh 89+ octane |
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| unleaded gasoline. |
| 2. | Engine overloaded. | 2. | Do not exceed equipment’s load |
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| rating. |
| 3. | Incorrect spark timing, deposit | 3. | Have qualified technician diagnose |
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| buildup, worn engine, or other |
| and service engine. |
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| mechanical problems. |
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Engine backfires | 1. | Impure or low quality gasoline. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh 89+ octane |
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| unleaded gasoline. |
| 2. | Engine too cold. | 2. | Use cold weather fuel and oil |
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| additives to prevent backfiring. |
| 3. | Choke not open after engine warm. | 3. Move choke to run position after | |
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| engine warms up. |
| 4. | Engine not properly adjusted for | 4. | Qualified technician must adjust |
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| high altitude operation. |
| engine at altitudes greater than |
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| 5,000 feet above sea level. |
| 5. | Intake valve stuck, choke stuck, | 5. | Have qualified technician diagnose |
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| incorrect timing, clogged carburetor, |
| and service engine. |
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| or overheated engine. |
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Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/ or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.
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