TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Engine will not start | 1. No spark. | 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach |
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| the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal |
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| cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at |
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| spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test |
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| with a new spark plug. |
| 2. No fuel. | 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If |
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| bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system |
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| is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer |
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| bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to |
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| next item. |
| 3. Engine is flooded. | 3. Set the start lever to the FULL position. Squeeze |
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| the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the |
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| engine starts and runs. |
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| NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding, |
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| this may require numerous pulls of the rope. |
Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke
1. | Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. | 1. | Use fresh fuel and the correct |
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| (50:1). |
2. | Air filter is dirty. | 2. | Clean air filter. Refer to Replacing and Cleaning |
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| Air Filter. |
3. | Spark arrestor screen is dirty. | 3. | Contact a servicing dealer. |
4. | Spark plug fouled. | 4. | Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug |
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| gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement. |
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle
1.Idle speed screw on carburetor needs adjustment.
1.Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed. See Figure 15.
Fig. 15
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