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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine stops or loses power
Possible Cause Solution
Out of fuel
refuel
Kinked or plugged fuel
vent line
Inspect and replace
Water present in fuel
Replace with new fuel
Overuse of choke
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs
Fouled or defective spark
Fouled or defective spark
plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plugs
Worn or defective spark
plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect spark plug gap
or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Loose ignition
connections
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Clogged air fi lter
Inspect and clean or replace
Inspect and clean or replace
Reverse speed limiter
malfunction
See your dealer
Electronic throttle
control malfunction
See your dealer
Other mechanical failure
See your dealer