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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine stops or loses power
Possible Cause Solution
Overheated engine
Clean radiator screen and core if
Clean radiator screen and core if
equipped
Clean engine exterior
See your dealer
Engine turns over, fails to start
Possible Cause Solution
Out of Fuel
Refuel
Clogged fuel valve or fi lter
Clogged fuel valve or fi lter
Inspect and clean or replace
Inspect and clean or replace
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Fuel valve is out of use
Replace
Old or non-
recommended fuel
Replace with new fuel
Fouled or defective spark
Fouled or defective spark
plug(s)
Inspect plug(s), replace if necessary
Inspect plug(s), replace if necessary
No spark to spark plug
Inspect plug(s), verify stop switch is on
Inspect plug(s), verify stop switch is on
Crankcase fi lled with water
Crankcase fi lled with water
or fuel
Immediately see your dealer
Immediately see your dealer
Overuse of choke
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs