TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
CAUSE
•Out of fuel.
•Engine not"CHOKED" properly.
•Engine flooded.
•Bad spark plug.
•Dirty air filter.
•Dirty fuel filter,
•Water in fuel.
•Loose or damaged wiring.
•Carburetor out of adjustment
Enginevalves outof adjustment.
•Dirty air filter.
•Bad spark plug.
•Weak or dead battery.
•Dirty fuel filter.
•Stale or dirty fuel.
•Loose or damaged wiring.
•Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment.
CORRECTION
•Fill fuel tank.
•See '_OSTART ENGINE" in Operation section.
•Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
•Replace spark plug.
•Clean/replace air filter.
•Replace fuel filter.
•Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
•Check all wiring.
•See To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section.
•Contact an
authorized service center/ department.
•Clean/replace air filter.
•Replace spark plug.
•Recharge or replace battery.
•Replace fuel filter.
•Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
•Check all wiring.
•See "1"oAdjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section.
=, Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine will not turn over
Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed. Attachment clutch is
engaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
!1 Faulty operator presence switch(es).
•Depress clutch/brake pedal.
•Disengage attachment clutch.
•Recharge or replace battery.
•Replace fuse.
•Clean battery terminals.
•Check all wiring.
•Check/replace ignition switch.
•Check/replace solenoid or starter.
•Contact an authorized service center/department.
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