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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel tank is empty
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
Press the primer bulb 10 times
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The idle speed is incorrect
Adjust the idle speed
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled
Replace the spark plug
If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service center.
