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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE PROBLEMS
Electric starter does not operate
Starter operates, but engine will not start
Possible cause
Correction
No electric current from outlet.
Try known good electrical
outlet. Start engine by using the
recoil starter.
Defective power cord.
Try another power cord. Start
engine by using the recoil
starter.
Possible cause
Correction
Throttle not in proper position.
Throttle must be in FAST
position, choke OFF for a hot
start, choke ON for a cold start
Fuel valve is OFF.
Sediment cup obstructed.
Turn fuel valve to ON (see page
22). Check for contaminates in
sediment cup (see page 56).
Stale or old fuel.
Be sure tank has fresh fuel.
Drain carburetor and sediment
cup (see page 56).
Spark plug cap off.
Improper electrode gap or
deposits in the spark plug gap.
Make sure cap is connected.
Verify that spark plug is free of
deposits, and has proper gap
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