Troubleshooting

Engine will not start.

rOut of Fuel

SAdd clean fresh fuel.

rEngine Flooded

SMove CHOKE to RUN position. Turn engine over (use short starting cycles 5 seconds, then wait a minute) until engine starts.

rLow Oil

SCheck oil level with dipstick.

SRefer to Oil Pressure Switch in Maintenance section of this manual.

rSpark Plug Fouling

SRemove spark plug. Clean, check gap, re-install. Refer to Maintenance section for details.

rOil Level is OVER FULL mark on dipstick.

SDrain excess oil from engine to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick.

SCheck air cleaner filter for oil saturation. If saturated, clean or replace filter.

WARNING

S Ensure fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place before starting engine.

SBefore refueling − turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

SCheck fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

SDo not crank engine with spark plug removed.

CAUTION

DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling crankcase with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling or oil saturation of air filter.

Engine is Smoking or Running Rough.

rSpark Plugs Fouled

SCheck and ensure the spark plugs are clean. Check the gap with a feeler gauge. If necessary, reset to .76 mm or .030 in.

SReplace the spark plugs if upon inspection the electrode is burned or worn.

rAir Cleaner Dirty

SEnsure there is nothing blocking the air intake of the engine. Check the air cleaner cartridge for dirt or debris that may be clogging air movement. If very dirty replace with new cartridge.

CAUTION

If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark plug side of engine up.

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