General Care and Maintenance
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Engine cranks but
Improper starting
See Engine Operation and
will not start (fuel
procedure
Maintenance Manual to review
system) (cont.)
starting procedure.
Distributor cap brush Replace brush.
cracked or broken
Choke plate sticking
Check thermostatic spring housing
adjustment.
Clogged fuel filter
Check and replace fuel filter.
No fuel reaching
Check fuel pump, fuel pump filter,
carburetor (providing
carburetor fuel filter and fuel tank
all fuel valves are
line for cracked flanges or restricted
open)
fittings. Check anti-siphon valve.
Engine flooded
Do not attempt to start engine for at
least five minutes. For hot engine,
fully advance throttle (make sure
throttle lever is in neutral), and crank
engine.
Fuel contaminated
Inspect for water or other
contaminants in fuel. If contaminated,
drain tank and flush with fresh fuel.
Low cranking
Loose or dirty
Check all related electrical
speed
electrical
connections and wires.
connections or
damaged wiring
Battery bad
Test battery. (See Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual.)
Engine oil too heavy Drain oil and refill with correct grade
for current
and viscosity oil. (See Engine
temperature
Operation and Maintenance Manual.)
Starter will not
Battery discharged
Charge battery; change battery
crank engine
selector switch to ALL, if equipped.
Battery cables
Clean terminals.
Loose connection
Check and tighten all connections.
in starting circuit
Starter switch
Replace switch.
defective
Starter motor
Clean or replace brushes.
brushes dirty
Starter drive
Loosen starter motor, then free
jammed
jammed gear.
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