Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to statr 1• PTOengaged• 1• Pace PTO.knobnd sengaged
(OFF)position.
2. Sparkplugwire(s)disconnected. 2• Connectwire(s)to sparkplug(s).
3 Fueltankemptyorstalefuel 3• Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline•
4• Chokenotactivated• 4• Pulloutthe CHOKEcontrol(if so
equipped)orplacethethrottle
controlinCHOKEposition,
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace•
6• Blockedfuell ne• 6 Ceanfue neor repace fue f ter
7 Engnef ooded if soe uipped
• . q .
7• Crankenginewiththrottle in FAST
Trouble
Shooting
9• Throttlecontrollevernotin correct 9• PlacethrottlelevertoFAST
startingposition• position•
1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied.
2. Sparkplugwire(s)loose.
3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
4. Ventingascapplugged.
5. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
6. Dirtyaircleaner.
Engine runs erratic
1. PushCHOKEcontrolin.
2. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire(s).
3. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwithclean,
fresh(lessthan30 daysold)
gasoline.Replacefuelfilter,ifso
equipped.
4. Clearventor replaceif damaged.
5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith
freshfuel.
6. Replaceaircleanercartridge/ele-
mentorcleanpre-cleaner,if so
equipped.
Forrepairsbeyond
theminoradjust-
ments/istedhere,
contact an authorized
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