TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

What To Check

 

Possible Cause

Remedy

Engine stops

 

Throttle lever is the

Move throttle lever to the

abruptly.

 

''OFF'' position.

run position and reststart.

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

Refuel.

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter.

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

Water in the fuel.

Drain; replace with clean

 

 

 

fuel. Replace fuel filter.

 

 

Shorted spark plug or

Clean or replace spark plug;

 

 

loose terminal.

tighten the terminal.

 

 

Ignition failure.

Consult with an authorized

 

 

 

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

 

Piston seizure.

Consult with an authorized

vibration.

 

 

 

Warped or damaged

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized

 

 

blower fan.

servicing dealer.

 

 

Loose bolt or fastener

Tighten as required.

 

 

Internal engine damage.

Consult with an authorized

 

 

 

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine over- speeding.

Damaged A-V cushions.

Replace cushions.

Blower intake or

Remove debris.

discharge ports or tubes

 

are clogged with debris.

 

Impeller blades are

Consult with an authorized

missing or damaged.

servicing dealer.

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