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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without eating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (page 17). Refuel
fresh gasoline.
2. Remove and inspect spark
plug.
Spark plug is faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Remove the spark plag
(page 14), replace the
damaged one.
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
3. Check choke.
Choke is opened.
Close the choke.
4. Take engine to an
authorized service dealer,
or refer to service manual.
Fuel strainer is clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check air cleaner.
Air cleaner elements are
clogged.
Clean or replace air cleaner
elements (page 13).
2. Check fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without eating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (page 17). Refuel
fresh gasoline.
3. Take engine to an
authorized service dealer,
or refer to service manual.
Fuel strainer is clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
