troubleshooting
Engine will not Start
1. Fuel Valve OFF | Move Fuel valve lever to ON. |
2. Choke OFF | Move Choke Lever to ON |
3. Out of fuel | Refuel |
4. Bad fuel; engine stored | Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with |
without treating or draining | fresh gasoline |
gasoline, or refuled with bad |
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gasoline |
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5. Spark plug faulty, fouled, | Remove and inspect spark plug. Clean, |
or improperly gapped | gap, or replace |
6. Spark plug wet with fuel | Remove and inspect spark plug. Dry and |
(flooded engine) | reinstall spark plug. |
7. Fuel filter clogged, | Take the engine to a qualified mechanic. |
carburetor malfunction, | Replace or repair faulty components as |
ignition malfunction, valves | necessary |
stuck, etc. |
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Engine Lacks Power
1. Filter element(s) clogged | Check air filter |
| Cean or replace. |
2. Choke lever may be not | Check choke lever |
fully open |
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2. Bad fuel; engine stored | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refuel with |
without treating or draining | fresh gasoline. |
gasoline, or refueled with |
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bad gasoline. |
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3. Fuel filter clogged, | Take engine to a qualified mechanic. |
carburetor malfunction, | Replace or repair faulty components as |
ignition malfunction , valves | necessary. |
stuck, etc. |
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