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Problem
Engine will not start
Engine "hunts" or falters 1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.
2. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
Engine lacks power
1. Cylinder pressure is low.
2. Dirty air filter.
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Possible Causes
FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve is in "OFF" position.
3. Choke not in START position, cold engine.
2. Low quality, stale, dirty or deteriorated gasoline.
4. Carburetor not primed.
5. Dirty fuel passageways.
6. Carburetor needle stuck.
Fuel can be smelled in the air.
7. Too much fuel in chamber. This can be caused
by the carburetor needle sticking.
8. Intake valve stuck open or closed.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug cap broken.
5. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.Problem after long storage
periods.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying to start.)
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged head gasket.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying to start.)
4. Engine valves or tappets mis -adjusted or stuck.
ENGINE OIL RELATED:
1. Low engine oil.
2. Engine mounted on slope, triggering low oil
shutdown.
FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 1-855-888-3598
Probable Solutions
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane unleaded
stabilizer-treated gasoline and turn fuel valve to
"ON" position.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol
(E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2.Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with fresh fuel.
3. Move Choke to START position.
4. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
5. Clean out passageways using fuel additive. Heavy
deposits may require further cleaning.
6. Gently tap side of carburetor float chamber with
screwdriver handle.
7. Turn Choke to RUN position. Remove spark plug
and pull the start handle several times to air out
the chamber. Reinstall spark plug and set Choke
to START position.
8. Call customer servise: 1-855-888-3598.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug cap properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug cap.
5. Have qualified technician diagnose/
system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole. Crank
engine a few times and try to start again.
2. Tighten spark plug. If that does not work, replace
spark plug. If problem persists, may have head
gasket problem, see #3.
3. Tighten head. If that does not remedy problem,
replace head gasket.
4. Have qualified technician adjust/repair valves and
tappets.
ENGINE OIL RELATED:
1. Fill engine oil to proper level.Check engine oil
before EVERY use.
2. Operate engine on level surface.Check engine oil
level.
1. Call Customer Service: 1-855-888-3598.
2. Clean or replace fuel filter.
1. Call Customer Service: 1-855-888-3598.
2. Clean or replace fuel filter.
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