Should there be a spill of fuel, be sure to clean it before checking
the spark plug and start the engine or otherwise the spilled fuel
or fuel vapor may get ignited.
4) Is the engine switch set to the ON position?
5) Is there enough oil in the crankcase?
6) Is the spark plug generating sparks?
a. Uncap the spark plug, clear off the dirt from around the plug
and remove the spark plug.
b. Fit the spark plug into the plug cap.
c. Turn on the
engine with the side electrode and pull up the
starter lever to see if there is sparks generated.
d. Ground the engine with the side electrode and pull up the
starter lever to see if there is sparks generated.
e. Replace the spark plug if no spark is found.
Start the engine as directed in the operation manual if sparks are
generated.
7) If the engine still refuses to get started, send the pump to any
of the authorized dealers.
Ⅹ. Troubleshooting
Engine unable to get started:
1) Is there enough fuel?
2) Is the fuel tap turned on?
3) Has the fuel reached the carburetor?
Check by unscrewing the drain screw from under the
carburetor with the fuel tap turned on.
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