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Problem Check Status Cause Remedy
Engine cranks - starts
hard/doesn’t start
Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor
• Fuel dtrainer clogged
• Fuel line clogged
• Carburetor
• Clean or replace
• Clean or replace
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Fuel at cylinder
No fuel at cylinder Carburetor
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Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich
• Open choke
• Clean/Replace air filter
• Adjust carburetor
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Spark at end of
plug wire
No spark
• Stop switch off
• Electrical problem
• Interlock switch
• Turn switch to ON
(I)
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Spark at plug No spark
• Spark gap icorrect
• Covered with carbon
• Fouled with fuel
• Plug defective
• Adjust to 0.65mm (.026”)
• Clean or replace
• Clean or replace
• Replace plug
Engine runs, but dies
or does not accelerate
properly
Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace
Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty
Contaminants/
residues in fuel
Replace
Spark plug Plug dirty/worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace
Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust
Cooling system
Cooling system dirty/
plugged
Extended operationin
dirty/dusty locations
Clean
Engine does not crank N/A N/A
Internal engine
problem
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