TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start.
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2. Fuel tank empty.
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4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Compression low.
1. See DIFFICULT STARTING in
OPERATION section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
Engine will not idle properly.
1. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
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2. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression low.
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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.
5. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
6. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
Engine smokes excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
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4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
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correct fuel mixture.
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4. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
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.
