Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel.
Check if the fuel valve is turned to the 'on" position.
Check if the ON/OFF switch is in the 'ON" position.
Check that the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug.
Engine is flooded. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
Engine does not start
Check the choke is in the 'ON" position for cold starts. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
Oil level is too low. Engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will not let the engine start unless the
engine oil level is within the correct range.
Check that air cleaner is not dirty or plugged.
Check that the blade shaft rotates freely and no concrete has built up in the blade block.
Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel.
Oil level is too low. Engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will not let the engine start unless the
engine oil level is within the correct range.
Engine runs rough,
Check that air cleaner is not dirty or plugged.
back fires or can not
reach full speed.
Check that spark plug is clean and properly gapped.
Check that throttle lever is properly set.
Check the choke is in the 'ON" position for cold starts. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
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