ENGINE WILL NOT
START
1. Check control
positions
2. Check fuel.
3. Remove and
inspect spark
plugs.
4. Take engine to
an authorized
servicing dealer,
or refer to
manual.
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
1. Check air lter
2. Check fuel.
3. Take engine to
an
authorized
servicing dealer,
or
refer
to
manual.
ENGINE
OPERATES
ERRATICALLY
1. Check spark plug
2. Check air cleaner
Possible Cause
Choke OPEN.
Engine switch OFF.
Out of fuel.
Bad
fuel;
engine
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Spark plugs wet with fuel
( ooded engine).
Fuel lter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valve stuck, etc.
Possible Cause
Filter element(s) clogged.
Out of fuel.
Bad
fuel;
engine
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Fuel lter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valve stuck, etc.
Possible Cause
Spark plug is defective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
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Correction
Move lever to CLOSE unless
engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Refuel
stored
Drain fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Gap, or replace spark plugs.
Dry and reinstall spark plugs.
Start engine with control lever
in FAST position.
Replace
or
components as necessary.
Correction
Clean
or
element(s).
Refuel
stored
Drain fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Replace
or
components as necessary.
Correction
Install new, correctly gapped
plug,
Set gap between electrodes at
0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Clean air cleaner element.
repair
faulty
replace
lter
repair
faulty