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695XL SERVICE MANUAL
23. DIAGRAMS
Power Cutter Will Not Start
CHECK
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REPAIR
Does the engine
crank?
Is there spark?
Is the spark plug firing
properly?
Check cylinder
compression
Is the fuel fresh?
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
Is too much fuel
reaching the
carburetor?
Is the flywheel key
sheared?
• Loose flywheel
• Replace flywheel
•
Carburetor is tuned
incorrectly
•
Plugged fuel tank
breather
•
Refer to Carburetor Tuning
section
•
Repair or replace fuel tank
breather
•
Clogged fuel filter
•
Damaged fuel line
•
Plugged fuel tank
breather
•
Replace fuel filter
•
Replace fuel line
•
Repair or replace fuel tank
breather
• Fuel is old, varnished,
or contaminated
• Empty tank and re-fill with fresh
fuel of the correct mixture (50:1)
•
Loose spark plug
• I
f below 125 psi
excess wear on the
piston, cylinder, rings
and/or improper fuel
mixture
•
Tighten plug and re-test
•
Replace piston and cylinder
•
Ensure correct fuel/oil mixture
(50:1)
•
Plug is soaked with fuel
•
The plug is fouled or
gapped improperly
•
Plug is internally faulty
or the wrong type
•
Dry plug, expel excess fuel from
cylinder and crankcase
•
Clean and re-gap the plug to
0.020 inch (0.05 mm)
•
Replace with the correct plug –
See Spark Plug Reference Guide
•
The ignition switch is in
“STOP” position
•
Faulty ignition ground
•
Faulty spark plug lead
•
Faulty ignition coil
•
Release switch from “STOP” and
re-test
•
Tighten connections or replace
ground wire
•
Repair or replace spark plug lead
•
Replace ignition coil
• Dirty or broken recoil
starter
• Internal damage
•
Clean, rebuild or replace the
recoil starter
•
Inspect for internal damage such
as seized piston
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
