TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
Possible Cause
Solution
Fouled or defective
Fouled or defective
spark plugs
spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs
plugs
Worn or defective
Worn or defective
spark plug wires
spark plug wires
See your dealer
See your dealer
Incorrect spark plug
Incorrect spark plug
gap or heat range
gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Loose ignition
Loose ignition
connections
connections
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Water present in fuel
Replace with new fuel
Replace with new fuel
Low battery voltage
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC