36 STORAGE
• Remove the sparkplugsand pourapprox t ~ 2 mL
(0.06 ~ 0.1 cu in.) of engine oi!throughthe spark
plugholesthenscrewthe spark plugsinafter turn-
ingthe enginea few times, Slowlyturn the engine
untilyou feel the compressionthen leave itthere.
Thistraps the airinsidethe cylindersand prevents
rust insidethe engine,
• Wipe the bodywith oily c_oth,
• Wrap the enginewith plastic sheetingand store it
in a dry place,
• Change engine oil for next use after period of
storage, Refer to MAINTENANCE chapter forOi!
Change section).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
tf the engine malfunctions, carefullyexamine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table
below as a guide to troubleshooting.
Symptom
Engine won't Insufficient
start or outputis compression
low
'_Nofuel to
combustion
chamber
Clogged air vent in tank cap
Faulty carburetor
Spark plugs Over-rich fuel/air mixture
fouledby fue!
'€'logg'ed air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel Change fuel
Water in fuel
Probable Cause Remedy
Faulty pistons,cylinders, pistonrings, iK
and head gaskets
Faulty valves
Loose spark,,,plugs Tighten properly
Loose cylinder head bolts
No fuel in fuel tank Fill fuel tank
Fuel valve is not in O position, Open fuel valve Sever.
Clogged fuel filter or tube ................... Change fuel filter or fuel tube
Clean fuel tank,,¢ap
K
Open choke.
Rotate engine with spark plugs
removed to discharge excess fuel.
Clean spark plugs.
Clean
=
K
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