TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
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Engine will not | 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF | 1. | Move ON/OFF switch to ON position. | |
start. |
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| 2. Engine flooded. | 2. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in | |
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| Operation Section. |
| 3. Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | |
| 4. Spark plug not firing. | 4. | Install new spark plug. | |
| 5. Fuel not reaching | 5. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
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| repair or replace. |
| 6. Carburetor requires | 6. | Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine will | 1. | Carburetor requires | 1. | See “Carburetor Adjustment” in |
not idle |
| adjustment. |
| Service and Adjustments Section. |
properly. | 2. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 2. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| 3. | Compression low. | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
Engine will not | 1. | Air filter dirty. | 1. | Clean or replace air filter. |
accelerate, | 2. Spark plug fouled. | 2. | Clean or replace plug | |
lacks power, |
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| and regap. |
or dies under | 3. | Carburetor requires | 3. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
a load. | 4. | adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| Carbon | |||
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| muffler outlet screen. | 5. | Contact an authorized service dealer. |
| 5. | Compression low. | ||
Engine | 1. | Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with | |
smokes |
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| correct fuel mixture. |
excessively. | 2. | Air filter dirty. | 2. Clean or replace air filter. | |
| 3. | Carburetor requires | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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| adjustment. |
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Engine runs | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with | ||
hot. |
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| correct fuel mixture. |
| 2. Spark plug incorrect. | 2. Replace with correct spark plug. | ||
| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| adjustment. |
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| 4. Carbon | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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