TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
a WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Engine will not idle properly.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
Engine smokes excessively.
Engine runs hot.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler
outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler
outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Carburetor Idle Speed
Adjustment" in Service and
Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with correct
fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. See "Fueling the Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.