BE-MTR2 USER MANUAL
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Engine will not start
Power switch off
Flip switch to ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Out of fuel
Refuel
Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of gas tank
Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
Engine runs rough, floods
during opration
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace air filter
Choke partially engaged
Turn off choke
Carburetor out of adjustment
Call customer service
Engine is hard to start
Stale fuel
Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use
gas stabilizer at end of season
Spark plug wire loose
Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
Dirty carburetor
Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new
gas can
Engine misses or lacks
power
Clogged gas tank
Remove and clean gas tank
Clogged air filter
Clean or replace air filter
Carburetor out of adjustment or bad Call customer service
Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then quits
Gas cap not venting
Clean or replace gas cap, check vent
Plugged fuel filter
Clean or replace fuel filter
Carburetor out of adjustment or bad Call customer service
Engine revs too high
Carburetor out of adjustment
Call customer service
Tines turn at idle
Idle speed too high
Adjust idle speed lower
Broken clutch spring
Replace spring
