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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
plugs
Fouled or defective
spark plugs
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
Loose ignition
connections
Check all connections and tighten
Low battery voltage Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Clogged air filter 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