TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptoms
Engine turns
over but fails
to
start or
starts with
difficulty
Engine will
not turn
m~nually
What To Do
Check the tank level and fill
up
with correct gas-oil mixture. (Refer to Fuel Mixing,
Page 12). Check for possible clogging of fuel line, item
5.
Check for fouled or defective spark plug. Disconnect spark plug wire, unscrew plug
and remove from cylinder head. Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug to engine
head, being
careful
to
hold away from spark plug hole. Follow engine starting pro-
cedure and check for spark.
If
no
sparks appear, replace spark plug.
If
trouble
persists, check item
3.
Disconnect spark plug wire from plug, unscrew the spark plug cap then hold
wire about Va" from the cylinder head. Follow engine starting procedure and if
no
sparks appear, it means a faulty ignition system.
Do
not attempt to repair.
Contact your
dealer. .
Turn choke knob to
OFF,
wait
60
seconds or more then depress throttle lever
fully
and try
to
start engine. Release throttle lever immediately after engine starts.
Remove and clean the fuel filter. Change filter cartridge if necessary. Check the
cleanliness of the fuel tank. Clean tank if necessary. (See Fuel Tank, Storage Section).
Screw
in
the idle speed mixture adjusting screw and turn it back
3f4
of a turn.
Make
final adjustment with engine running
and
warmed
up.
First make primary adjustments
on
carburetor. (See Maintenance Section).
If
car-
buretor
is
still faulty, contact your dealer for repair.
Drain the
fuel tank and refill with the correct
gas/oil
mixture. (Refer
to
Fuel
Mixing).
Breaker points may
be
worn or out of adjustment. Contact your dealer.
Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce excessive engine wear resulting
in
poor engine compression.
If
this occurs, contact your dealer at once.
In
the case of a seized engine, contact your dealer. Seizure is a direct result of
poor
lubrication.
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