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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Electric starter does not operate

Starter operates, but the engine will not start

Possible cause Correction
No electric power from the
outlet.
Try a known good electrical outlet. Start
the engine by using the recoil starter.
Defective power cord. Try another power cord. Start the engine
with the recoil starter.
Possible cause Correction
Fuel valve is OFF. Turn the fuel valve to ON (page13).
Stale or old fuel. Be sure the tank has fresh fuel.
Drain the carburetor (page 32).
Spark plug cap is off. Make sure the cap is connected.
Improper gap or deposits in
the spark plug gap.
Verify the spark plug is free of deposits
and has the proper gap (page 26).