ENGINE TURNS OVER, FAILS TO START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Out of fuel
Refuel
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Fouled or defective spark plug
Inspect plug and replace if necessary
No spark to spark plug
Inspect plug and replace if necessary
Water or fuel in crankcase
Your authorized dealer can assist
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Mechanical failure
Your authorized dealer can assist
ENGINE BACKFIRES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Weak spark from spark plug
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plug
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug
wires
An authorized dealer can assist
Incorrect ignition timing
An authorized dealer can assist
Mechanical failure
An authorized dealer can assist
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Exhaust system leak
An authorized dealer can assist
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