TROUBLE-SHOOTING
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
The trouble-shooting guide provides only the most
common problem/solutions.
ENGINE
STARTER DOES NOT OPERATE OR DOES NOT TURN ENGINE OVER:
1. Engine run switch in OFF position.
2. Ignition switch not on.
3. Discharged battery, loose, corroded or broken connections (solenoid chatters).
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT DOES NOT START:
1. Fuel valve turned off (low fuel requires the fuel valve to be turned to reserve).
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Engine flooded with fuel.
4. Fouled spark plugs.
5. Fuel valve clogged.
6. Spark plug cable connections loose or in bad condition and shorting.
7. Throttle held open when enrichener is used.
8. Loose or corroded wire or cable connection(s) at coil.
HARD TO START:
1. Throttle held open when enrichener used.
2. Fuel tank cap vent plugged or carburetor fuel line closed off, restricting fuel flow.
3. Spark plugs in bad condition.
2006 MASTIFF
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