TROUBLESHOOTING HC-2210 / 2810
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Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and can cause fire and/or 
explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug 
near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury can 
result.
Engine 
starts hard
or
Engine
does not 
start
Spark at 
end of plug 
wire
No spark
STOP switch 
OFF - Electrical 
problem - 
Interlock switch
Turn switch to 
ON
See your dealer
Spark at 
plug
Incorrect gap - 
Covered with 
carbon - Fouled 
with fuel - Plug 
defective
Adjust to 
0.65 mm 
(0.026 in.)
Clean or replace 
plug
Engine 
runs, but 
dies 
or 
Engine 
does not 
accelerate 
properly
Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace
Fuel filter
Fuel filter 
dirty
Contaminants 
or residue in fuel
Replace filter or 
replace fuel
Fuel vent
Fuel vent 
plugged
Contaminated 
fuel
Clean or replace
Engine 
runs, but 
dies 
or 
Engine 
does not 
accelerate 
properly
Spark plug
Plug dirty or 
worn
Normal wear
Clean and adjust 
or replace
Carburetor
Improper 
adjustment
Vibration Adjust
Cooling 
system
Cooling 
system dirty 
or plugged
Extended 
operation in 
dirty or dusty 
locations
Clean
Spark 
arrestor 
screen
Spark 
arrestor 
screen 
plugged 
Normal wear Replace
Engine 
does not 
crank
N/A
Internal engine 
problem
See your dealer
ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Check Status Cause Remedy