CAUTION: A dirty or blocked cooling
system can make the product too hot,
which can cause damage to the product.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not start
Product part to examine
Possible cause
Action
Starter pawls
The starter pawls are blocked.
Adjust or replace the starter pawls.
Clean around the pawls.
Speak to an approved service work-
shop.
Fuel tank
Incorrect fuel type.
Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor-
rect fuel.
The fuel tank is filled with chain oil.
If you have tried to start the product,
speak to your servicing dealer. If you
have not tried to start the product,
drain the fuel tank.
Ignition, no spark
The spark plug is dirty or wet.
Make sure that the spark plug is dry
and clean.
The electrode gap is incorrect.
Clean the spark plug. Make sure that
the electrode gap and spark plug is
correct, and that the correct spark
plug type is the recommended or
equivalent.
Refer to
for the correct electrode gap.
Spark plug and cylinder
The spark plug is loose.
Tighten the spark plug.
Engine is flooded because of repea-
ted starts with full choke after igni-
tion.
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Put the product on its side with the
spark plug hole away from you. Pull
the starter rope handle 6-8 times. As-
semble the spark plug and start the
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The engine starts but stops again
Product part to examine
Possible cause
Action
Fuel tank
Incorrect fuel type.
Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor-
rect fuel.
Carburetor
The idle speed is not correct.
Speak to your servicing dealer.
Air filter
Clogged air filter.
Clean or replace the air filter.
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