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15. TROUBLESHOOTING
<Engine fails to start>
<Engine speed fluctuates or engine stalls>
1. Emergency stop switch
clip is not engaged.
Engage the emergency
stop switch clip in place.
(page 43)
2. Starter grip cannot be
operated.
Set the shift lever in
NEUTRAL position.
(page 45)
3. Out of fuel. Supply fuel. (page 34,35)
4. Fuel line is flattened or
kinked.
Check for bent or
pinched fuel line.
5. Fuel connectors are not
connected properly.
(When using the portable fuel
tank.)
Connect properly.
(pages 41,42)
6. Fuel filler cap vent knob
is not turned ON.
Open the fuel filler cap
vent knob. (page 22,23)
7. Fuel system is not
primed by squeezing the
primer bulb.
(When using the portable fuel
tank.)
Squeeze the primer bulb
to supply fuel.
(page 42)
8. Fuel is not reaching the
carburetor.
Loosen the carburetor
drain screw to see if
there is fuel in the
carburetor float bowl.
(page 90)
9. Engine is flooded. Clean and dry the spark
plug. (page 78)
10. Plug cap is not installed
properly.
Install plug cap securely.
(page 79)
11. Fuel valve lever is not
turned to the appropriate
position.
Turn the fuel valve lever
to the appropriate
position. (page 15)
1. Fuel level is low. Add fuel. (page 34,35)
2. Fuel line is flattened or
kinked.
(When using the portable fuel
tank.)
Check for excessively
bent or pinched fuel line.
3. Fuel filter is clogged. Replace fuel filter.
(page 83)
4. Spark plug is fouled. Remove spark plug and
dry and clean it.
(page 78)
5. Spark plug heat range is
incorrect.
Replace with spark plug
of proper heat range.
(page 78)
6. Spark plug gap is
incorrect.
Adjust to proper gap.
(page 78)
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