WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
SYMPTOM
The Engine will not start using Electric- Start.
(Please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for engine- specific procedures.)
The Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly.
(Please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for engine- specific procedures.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
⇒Check all the items under the section called
⇒Check the previous section on Manual Starting for possible causes.
⇒Check the
⇒Check the wire connections, especially the ground connection. This is the large black wire leading from the Battery, and connected to the Engine.
⇒Check the wire connections to the Solenoid. To avoid sparks, first disconnect the black Battery ground wire. Check to be sure that all of the connections are clean and tight. Reconnect the Battery ground wire.
⇒Check the ground connection on the Solenoid where it bolts to the Frame. Using a Wrench or Socket, tighten the Bolts to ensure a good connection to the Frame.
⇒The Battery may not be charged. Check the voltage yourself or at a service station. If it is low, charge it with a
⇒If the Battery is charged and your DR
⇒Check the Throttle; it should be set in the FAST position.
⇒The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
⇒The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.
⇒The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.
⇒The Engine oil may be dirty. Change it if necessary, following the procedure on page 31.
⇒If your Engine still lacks power, call
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