TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Possible Cause
Solution
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Loose battery connections
Check all connections and tighten
Loose solenoid connections
Check all connections and tighten
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Turn the fuel valve to reserve, refuel
Clogged fuel valve or filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Fuel valve is turned off
Turn the fuel valve on
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
No spark to spark plug
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
Water or fuel in crankcase
Immediately see your Yours dealer
Overuse of choke
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs
Clogged fuel filter
Replace the filter
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Engine Backfires
Possible Cause
Solution
Weak spark from spark plug
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat
range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended
fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect ignition timing
See your dealer
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Replace with fresh recommended
fuel
Exhaust system leak
See your dealer