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TROUBLESHOOTING
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Choke is in the incorrect position
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine flooded
Use starting procedure WITHOUT USING the CHOKE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.