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Keep the engine level when transporting to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Move the fuel valve lever to the
OFF
position.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check control positions.
Fuel valve OFF.
Move lever to ON.
Choke OFF.
Move the choke / throttle
lever to CHOKE ON position
unless engine is warm.
Ignition switch OFF.
Move the throttle lever to
FAST position.
2. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, of
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
3. Remove and inspect
spark plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Replace the spark plug.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with choke /
throttle lever in FAST
position.
4. Take engine to a
technician.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check air cleaner.
Air cleaner elements
clogged.
Clean or replace air
cleaner elements.
