TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Choke is in the incorrect position Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure with the choke lever in Position 2 Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Dirty air filter | Clean or replace the air filter |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old or improperly mixed fuel | Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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