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15. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable cause
Suggested remedy
5. Engine will not start.
6. Engine runs rough, floods
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7. Engine is hard to start.
8. Engine misses or lacks
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9. Engine runs, then quits.
Power switch off.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Out of fuel
Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped.
Throttle control not held wide
open.
Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of fuel tank.
Dirty air filter.
Choke partially engaged.
Carburettor out of adjustment.
Start fuel.
Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty carburettor.
Throttle control not held wide
open.
Clogged fuel tank.
Clogged air filter.
Carburettor out of adjustment
or badly set.
Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped.
Plugged fuel filter.
Carburettor cut off adjustment
badly set.
Flip switch to ON position.
Connect spark plug wire to
spark plug.
Refuel.
Clean, replace or gap spark
plug.
Hold throttle control wide open
when pulling recoil handle.
Push fuel line down into fuel in
fuel tank.
Clean or replace air filter.
Turn off choke.
Call service agent.
Drain old fuel and replace with
fresh.
Use fuel stabilizer at end of
season.
Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug.
Clean carburettor, use fuel
stabilizer, new fuel can.
Prime unit 3 more times, then
hold throttle wide open when
pulling recoil handle.
Remove and clean.
Clean or replace.
Call service agent.
Clean, replace or gap spark
plug.
Clean or replace.
Call service agent.
10. Engine revs too high.
Carburettor out of adjustment.
Call service agent.
