TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible cause
Solution
Engine will
not start
•
ON/OFF switch in the “OFF”
position
•
Ignition key is in the “OFF”
position
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Low fuel
•
Stale or contaminated fuel.
•
Fuel valve is in the “OFF”
position
•
Loose spark plug
•
Spark plug fouled or
defective.
•
Spark plug gap is incorrect
•
Spark plug cap is not at-
tached
•
Choke is not in the “ON “
(UP) position for starting a
cold engine.
•
Problem with the electrical
system
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Place ON/OFF switch
in the “ON” position
•
Place ignition key in
the “ON” position
•
Fill with fresh fuel
•
Have a service center
flush and fill with fresh
fuel.
•
Place fuel valve in the
“ON” position.
•
Tighten spark plug
•
Clean or replace plug
•
Gap the plug
•
Attach spark plug cap
•
Place choke in the
“ON” (up) position
•
Take to a service cen-
ter for repair
Engine
stalls or
runs
erratically
•
Low fuel
•
Stale or contaminated fuel
•
Choke is left in the “ON”
(up) position
•
Spark plug is fouled or
defective
•
Spark plug gap is incorrect
•
Spark plug cap is loose
•
Carburetor is clogged or has
water in it
•
Idle is not adjusted properly
•
Problem with the electrical
system
•
Fill with fresh fuel
•
Have a service center
flush and fill with fresh
fuel.
•
Place the Choke in the
“OFF” (down) position.
•
Clean or replace plug
•
Gap the plug
•
Secure the spark plug
cap
•
Take to a service
center
•
Take to a service
center
•
Take to a service
center
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