TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY | ||
Engine will not | 1. | Engine flooded. | 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” | |
start. |
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| in Operation section. | |
| 2. | Fuel tank empty. | 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; | |
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| repair or replace. | |
| 5. | Compression low. | 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
Engine will not | 1. | Fuel not reaching | 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | |
idle properly. |
| carburetor. | Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
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| repair or replace. | ||
| 2. | Carburetor requires | ||
| 2. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment” | |||
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| adjustment. | in Service and Adjustments Section. | |
| 3. | Crankshaft seals worn. | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer | |
| 4. | Compression low. | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
Engine will not | 1. Air filter dirty. | 1. Clean or replace air filter. | ||
accelerate, | 2. Fuel not reaching | 2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. | ||
lacks power, or |
| carburetor. | Check for kinked or split fuel line; | |
dies under a |
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| repair or replace. | |
3. Spark plug fouled. | 3. Clean or replace spark plug | |||
load. | ||||
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| and | ||
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| 4. Carburetor requires | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| adjustment. | 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
| 5. Carbon build up. | |||
| 6. Compression low. | 6. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
Engine smokes | 1. Choke partially on. | 1. Adjust choke. | ||
excessively. | 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with | ||
| 3. Air filter dirty. | correct fuel mixture. | ||
| 3. Clean or replace air filter. | |||
| 4. Carburetor requires | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| adjustment. |
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Engine runs hot. | 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. | 1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation | ||
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| section. | |
| 2. Spark plug incorrect. | 2. Replace with correct spark plug. | ||
| 3. Carburetor requires | 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. | ||
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| adjustment. | 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. | |
| 4. Carbon build up. |