11
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1.ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6.Compression low.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment”
in Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
5. Compression low.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up.
1. See “Fueling Engine” in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Blade turns at
idle speed.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Throttle cable binding.
3. Clutch requires repair.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Replace or repair throttle cable.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Blade stops un-
der a load or
does not turn
when engine is
accelerated.
1. Blade not engaged.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Clutch requires repair.
1. Check gearbox.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
