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Troubleshooting
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
Engine will not start using
recoil starter.
1.
Is the engine switch in
the “ON” position?
2.
Is the fuel valve “ON”?
3.
Is there fuel in the fuel
tank?
4.
Is gasoline reaching
the carburetor?
5.
Is there spark at the
plug?
1.
See “Starting Engine”
Section.
2.
See “Starting Engine”
Section.
3.
See “Pre-Operating
Instructions.”
4.
To check, loosen the
drain screw with the
fuel valve on. See
“Storage” Section for
instructions.
5.
Remove the spark
plug cap, clean, then
remove spark plug.
Install plug in cap, turn
engine switch to “ON”
position. Ground the
side electrode to any
engine ground, and
pull the recoil starter to
see if sparks jump
across the gap. If nto
spark, replace plug. If
OK, reinstall spark
plug and try to start
engine again.
Engine will not start using
electric starter.
1.
Are the battery cables
securely connected
and free of corrosion?
2.
Is the battery fully
charged?
1.
See “Battery
Connection” Section.
2.
Charge battery.
Engine shut down while
running.
1.
Engine out of fuel?
2.
Is the carburetor
clogged?
3.
Is the spark plug bad?
1.
Refuel.
2.
See “Maintenance”
Section.
3.
See “Maintenance”
Section.
Abnormal Noise or Pinging
1.
Does the fuel have an
octane rating of 87 or
higher?
1.
Change brands of fuel.