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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Correction
1.Check contro
lpositions.
Fuel valve OFF.
Move fuel valve lever to ON
position.
Choke open.
Move choke lever to
CLOSED position unless
engine is warm.
Ignition switch OFF.
Turn ignition switch to ON.
2. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or
draining gasoline, or
refuel with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline
3. Remove and
inspect spark plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or improperly gapped.
Gap or replace spark plug
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle
lever in FAST position.
4. Take engine to an
authorized servicing
dealer, or refer to shop
manual.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Engine Lacks
Power
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check air filter.
Air filter clogged.
Clean or replace filter.
2. Check fuel.
Bad fuel; pump stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refuel with
bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor . Refuel with
fresh gasoline
3. Take engine to an
authorized servicing
dealer, or Refer to
shop manual.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.