TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
Engine will not start. | No spark. | Check spark. Remove spark plug. |
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| Reattach the spark plug cap and lay |
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| spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the |
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| starter rope and watch for spark at |
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| spark plug tip. If there is no spark, |
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| repeat test with a new spark plug. |
| No fuel. | Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. |
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| If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery |
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| system is blocked. Contact a servicing |
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| dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may |
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| be flooded, proceed to next item. |
| Engine is flooded. | Allow the unit to sit for 30 minutes. |
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| Place choke in the RUN position. Hold |
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| throttle at full throttle and pull to start. |
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| If unit does not start within 15 pulls, |
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| replace the spark plug and try restarting |
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| the engine. |
| Starter rope pulls harder now than | Contact an Authorized Service Center. |
| when new. |
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Engine starts but will not accelerate. | Engine requires approximately three | Allow engine to completely warm up. |
| minutes to warm up. | If engine does not accelerate after |
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| three minutes, contact an authorized |
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| servicing dealer. |
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Engine starts but will only run at high | Carburetor requires adjustment. | Contact an Authorized Service Center. |
speed at half choke. |
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Engine does not reach full speed and | Check lubricant fuel mixture. | Use fresh fuel and the correct |
emits excessive smoke. |
| lubricant mix. |
| Spark arrestor screen is dirty. | Contact an Authorized Service Center. |
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