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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Solutions
Engine will
not start.
No fuel in tank or fuel valve is in
“OFF” position.
Fill fuel tank with fresh 87 + octane
unleaded stabilizer-treated gasoline
and turn fuel valve to “ON” position.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
Low quality, stale, dirty or
deteriorated gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill
with fresh fuel.
Choke not in START position, cold
engine.
Move Choke to START position.
Carburetor not primed.
Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
Dirty fuel passageways in
carburetor.
Clean out passageways using fuel
additive. Heavy deposits may require
further cleaning.
Carburetor needle stuck.
Gently tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
Too much fuel in cylinder. This can
be caused by the carburetor needle
sticking.
Turn Choke to RUN position.
Remove spark plug and pull the start
handle several times to air out the
chamber. Reinstall spark plug and
set Choke to START position.
Intake valve stuck open or closed.
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Clogged Fuel Filter.
Replace Fuel Filter.
Spark plug cap not secured
Connect spark plug cap properly.
Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Incorrect spark plug gap
Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm
Spark plug cap broken.
Replace spark plug cap
Incorrect spark timing or faulty
ignition system.
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Cylinder not lubricated.
(problem after long storage
periods).
Pour tablespoon of oil into spark
plug hole. Crank engine a few times
and try to start again.
