TROUBLESHOOTING
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6.TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Check control
positions
Move lever to CLOSE unless
engine is warm.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
3. Remove and
inspect spark plugs.
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Gap, or replace spark plugs.
Spark plugs wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plugs.
Start engine with control lever
in FAST position.
4. Take engine to an
authorized servicing
dealer, or refer to
manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valve stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Filter element(s) clogged.
Clean or replace filter
element(s).
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh gasoline.
3. Take engine to
an authorized
servicing dealer,
or refer to
manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valve stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
ENGINE
OPERATES
ERRATICALLY
Install new, correctly gapped
plug,
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Set gap between electrodes at
0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element.