ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery.
Loose battery
connections
Check all connections and tighten.
Loose solenoid
connections
Check all connections and tighten.
Loose electronic control
box connections
Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors.
ENGINE TURNS OVER, FAILS TO START
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Out of fuel Refuel.
Water is present in fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel.
Old or
non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel.
Fouled or defective
spark plug
Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
No spark to spark plug Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
Water or fuel in
crankcase
Your authorized dealer can assist.
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC.
Mechanical failure Your authorized dealer can assist.
ENGINE BACKFIRES
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Weak spark from spark plug Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plug
Old or non-recommended fuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug
wires
Your authorized dealer can assist
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