troubleshooting
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Engine will not | No spark. | Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer |
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start. [Make sure |
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ignition switch is in | Engine is flooded. | With the ignition switch OFF, remove spark plug. Move |
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| choke lever to run position (pushed in completely) and |
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| pull starter cord 15 to 20 times. This will clear excess |
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| fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug. Set igni- |
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| tion switch to run ( l ) position. Push and fully release |
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| primer bulb 7 times. Pull starter three times with choke |
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| lever at run. If engine does not start, move choke lever |
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| to FULL choke and repeat normal starting procedure. |
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| If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new |
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Engine starts but | Carburetor requires | Contact an authorized service center for carburetor |
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will not accelerate | “L” (Low Jet) | adjustment. |
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properly. | adjustment. |
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Engine starts, then | Carburetor requires | Contact an authorized service center for carburetor |
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dies. |
| “L” (Low Jet) | adjustment. |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine starts but | Carburetor requires | Contact an authorized service center for carburetor |
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will not run proper- | “H” (High Jet) | adjustment. |
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ly at high speed. | adjustment. |
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Engine does not | Lubricant/fuel | Use fresh fuel and the correct |
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reach | full speed | mixture incorrect. | ratio. |
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and/or | emits ex- | Air filter is dirty. | Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the |
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cessive smoke. |
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| Carburetor requires | Contact an authorized service center for carburetor |
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| “H” (High Jet) | adjustment. |
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| adjustment. |
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