JDW CE124 - Trouble Shooting; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Lacks Power

TROUBLE SHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating, draining petrol or
refueled with bad petrol
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh petrol.
2. Remove and inspect the
spark plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Replace the spark plug.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
3. Take the engine to an
authorised servicing dealer, or
refer to the engine manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
4. Push the primer button
Cold start
Push the primer button 5-6 times.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Check air cleaner
Air cleaner elements clogged.
Clean or replace air cleaner
elements
2. Check fuel
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating, draining petrol, or
refueled with bad petrol.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh petrol.
3. Take engine to an authorised
servicing dealer, or refer to the
engine manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.