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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
1. Air f ilter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
aload.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
4. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
5. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffleroutlet s creen.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct s park plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. ON/OFF switchin the
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
inO peration Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mix ture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized servic e dealer.