TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | CAUSE | REMEDY |
Engine fails to start. | Engine switch is in the off position. | Move switch to start. |
| No fuel in tank. | Fill tank. |
| Spark plug shorted or fouled. | Replace spark plug. |
| Spark plug is broken (cracked | Replace spark plug. |
| porcelain or electrodes broken). |
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| Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or | Replace lead wire or attach to spark |
| disconnected from spark plug. | plug. |
| Ignition inoperative. | Contact authorized service center. |
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Engine hard to start. | Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture. | Drain entire system and refill with fresh |
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| fuel. |
| Too much oil in fuel mixture. | Drain and refill with correct mixture. |
| Engine is under or over choked. | Adjust choke as necessary. |
| Weak spark at spark plug. | Contact authorized service center. |
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Engine lacks power. | Air filter clogged. | Clean or replace air filter. |
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Engine overheats. | Insufficient oil in fuel mixture. | Mix fuel as described in starting |
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