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Problem
Corrective Action
Possible Causes
The engine starts, but does not
keep running
1. Misadjusted or broken choke or
throttle control cable.
1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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2. The fuel tank vent is restricted.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. Dirt or water in the fuel system.
3. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
4. The fuel filter is clogged.
4. Replace the fuel filter.
5. The fuel pump is broken.
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6. The carburetor is broken.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Loose wires or poor
connections.
7. Check and tighten wire
connections.
8. The cylinder head gasket is
broken.
8. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
9. A fuse is blown or loose.
9. Correct or replace fuse.
The engine runs, but knocks or
misses.
1. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
1. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
2. A spark plug lead is loose.
2. Reconnect the spark plug lead.
3. A spark plug is broken.
3. Replace the spark plug.
4. Loose wires or poor
connections.
4. Check and tighten wire
connections.
5. Engine overheating.
5. See Engine Overheats.
The engine will not idle.
1. The fuel tank vent is restricted.
1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
2. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
2. Drain and flush the fuel system;
add fresh fuel.
3. A spark plug is damaged or
broken.
3. Replace the spark plug.
4. Carburetor idle passages are
plugged.
4. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
5. The idle speed adjusting screw
is incorrectly set.
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6. The fuel pump is broken.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Low compression.
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
8. The air cleaner element is dirty.
8. Clean or replace.