TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Possible Solution

Engine will not start.

1.

Low on fuel or oil.

1.

Add fuel or oil.

 

2.

Ignition switch is in “OFF”

2.

Turn ignition switch to “ON”

 

 

position.

 

position.

 

3.

Faulty spark plug.

3.

Clean or replace spark plug.

 

4.

Choke in wrong position.

4.

Properly adjust choke.

 

5.

Fuel lever in “CLOSED”

5.

Turn fuel lever to “OPEN”

 

 

position.

 

position.

 

6.

Engine under load during start-

6.

Remove load from Engine.

 

 

up.

 

 

 

7.

Spark plug wire loose.

7.

Attach wire to spark plug.

 

8.

Fuel line clogged.

8.

Clean fuel line and filter.

 

9.

Air filter clogged.

9.

Clean air filter.

 

10.

Fuel contaminated.

10.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor

 

 

 

 

bowl. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

11.

Faulty ignition system.

11.

Have a qualified service

 

 

 

 

technician check out ignition

 

 

 

 

system.

 

12.

Battery low or defective.

12.

Recharge or replace battery.

SKU 99856-96154

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Harbor Freight Tools 99856 - 13 HP, 96154 - 11HP warranty Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution