Download OPERATORLS MANUAL

8
Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
Remedy
1. Choke not activated
1. Place choke control in CHOKE position.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
3. Blocked fuel line.
3. Clean fuel line.
4. Faulty spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.
5. Engine flooded.
5. Wait a few minutes before restarting.
6. Throttle Control not in correct position
6. Place throttle control in FAST position.
7. Spark plug wire disconnected.
7. Connect wire to spark plug
1. Engine running with CHOKE activated.
1. Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE
position.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Connect spark plug wire.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged.
4. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh
gasoline.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Replace air cleaner paper element.
1. Engine oil level low.
1. Fill crankcase with proper amount and
weight of oil.
2. Air flow restricted.
2. Clean debris from around the engine’s
cooling fins and blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high
RPM
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Remove spark plug and reset the gap.
Engine Idles rough
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
1. Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Replace air cleaner element.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
11