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HTS-20HD
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
A. Engine will not start.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Spark plug lead wire loose or
disconnected.
3. Defective spark plug.
4. Throttle control lever not in proper
position.
5. Engine flooded or flooding.
6. Stale or contaminated
gasoline.
7. Engine switch off.
8. Oil level low.
9. Front cover is loose on unit.
1. Fill gasoline tank.
2. Reconnect spark plug lead wire.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Move throttle control lever to start
position.
5. Start engine with choke fully open.
6 Drain, clean tank and system and
refill with fresh gasoline.
7. Turn engine switch to ON position.
8. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
9. Make sure front cover is secured
properly on unit.
B. Loss of power, hard starting.
1. Spark plug lead wire loose.
2. Defective spark plug.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Air cleaner dirty.
5. Air vents clogged or plugged.
1. Tighten spark plug lead wire.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Properly adjust carburetor.
4. Clean and service air cleaner.
(See the engine Operation and
Maintenance illustrations.)
5. Clean vent in gasoline tank cap and
carburetor
C. Engine will not idle properly.
1. Idle speed too slow.
2. Spark plug gap incorrect.
3. Air cleaner dirty.
1. Adjust carburetor idle speed or idle
mixture.
2. Set spark plug gap; see your
Engine Manual
3. Clean and service air cleaner.
(See the engine Operation and
Maintenance illustrations.)
D. Engine runs hot or overheats.
1. Oil level low.
2. Engine cooling fins or baffles
clogged with dirt and debris.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
2. Clean and remove obstructions.
3. Readjust carburetor.
