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