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 | ||
Engine will not | 1. | Engine flooded. | 1. | See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in |
start. | 2. | Fuel tank empty. |
| Operation Section. |
| 2. | Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. | ||
| 3. | Spark plug not firing. | 3. | Install new spark plug. |
| 4. | Fuel not reaching | 4. | Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. |
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| carburetor. |
| Check for kinked or split fuel line; |
| 5. | Carburetor requires |
| repair or replace. |
| 5. | 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, | 3. | Carburetor requires |
| and regap. |
or dies under | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |||
a load. | 4. | adjustment. | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
| Carbon | |||
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| muffler outlet screen. |
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| 5. | Compression low. | 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
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. | 2. | Spark plug incorrect. |
| correct fuel mixture. |
| 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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