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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Contact your dealer for service if you're unable to identify solutions using the following charts.
Engine doesn’t turn over
Possible cause
Solution
Tripped circuit breaker
Reset the breaker
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Loose battery connections
Check all connections and ignition
Loose solenoid connections
Check all connections and ignition
Engine turns over but fails to start
Possible cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Refuel
Clogged fuel filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Fouled or defective spark plug
Inspect plug, replace if necessary
Crankcase filled with water or fuel
Immediately see your dealer
Clogged fuel filter
Replace the filter
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Engine pins or knocks
Possible cause
Solution
Poor quality or low octane fuel
Replace with recommended fuel
Incorrect ignition timing
See your dealer
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Engine backfires
Possible cause
Solution
Weak spark from spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with new fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect ignition timing
See your dealer
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Engine run irregularly, stalls or misfires
Possible weak spark cause
Solution
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Worn or defective spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs