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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY |
Engine will not start |
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. Carburetor requires adjustment. |
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 6. Contact an authorized service dealer. |
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE |
Engine will not idle properly. |
1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. |
1. See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. |
Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. |
1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. 5. Compression low. |
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. |
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2006 |
1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Air filter dirty. 3. Carburetor requires |
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. |
Engine runs hot. |
1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Spark plug incorrect. 3. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen. |
1. See Fueling Engine in Operation section. 2. Replace with correct spark plug. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. |
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