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| ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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| Empty fuel tank |
| Fill fuel tank with fuel | |
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| Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough |
| Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel | |
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| Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor | |
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| ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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| Air filter is plugged |
| Replace or clean the air filter | |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to | |
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| an authorized service dealer for an adjustment | |
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| ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel | |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to |
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| an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
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| Dirty air filter |
| Clean or replace the air filter | |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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| ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS |
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| Old fuel |
| Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel | |
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| Improper carburetor adjustment |
| Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to |
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| an authorized service dealer for an adjustment |
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| Fouled spark plug |
| Replace or clean the spark plug | |
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| Plugged spark arrestor |
| Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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