Problem
1. Out of fuel.
Will not start
2
3. Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Weak/discharged battery.
6. Dirty air filter.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Loose or damaged wiring
10. Carburetor out of adjustment.
11. Engine valves out of
1. Dirty air filter.
Hard to start
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Engine valves out of
Engine will not turn
1. Clutch/brake pedal not
over
2. Attachment clutch is engaged
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence
Engine clicks but
1. Weak or dead battery.
will not start
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
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Troubleshooting
Probable cause
Engine not "choked"
properly.
adjustment.
adjustment
depressed.
switch(es).
Solution
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "To start engine" in Operation
section.
3. Wait several minutes before attempting
to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Recharge/substitute battery.
6. Clean/replace air filter.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill
tank with fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
9. Check all wiring.
10. See "To adjust carburetor" in Service
Adjustments section.
11. Contact an authorized service
center/department.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh
gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service
Adjustments section.
8. Contact an authorized service
center/department.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service
center/department.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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