TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTE:
The possible causes
have
been listed
in
order of frequency. Items
should
be
checked
out
in
the same order
as
mentioned
in
the troubleshoot-
ing guide.
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
WHAT
TO
DO
Engine
turns
over
but
1.
No fuel
to
the
engine. Check the tank
level.
Check for pos-
fails
to
start
or
starts
sible clogging
of
fuel line, item
4.
with
difficulty.
2.
Flooded engine
Remove wet spark plug, turn igni-
tion to
OFF
and crank engine sever-
al
times. Install clean dry spark plug.
Start engine following usual starting
procedure. If engine continues to
flood,
see
your authorized dealer.
3. Spark plug/ignition
Check
that
emergency
cut-out
switch
is
at the upper position
(QN)
and the tether cut-out switch cap
is
snapped over the receptacle.
Check for fouled or defective spark
plug. Disconnect spark plug wire,
unscrew plug and remove from cyl-
inder head. Reconnect wire and
ground exposed plug
on
engine
cowl, being careful to hold
away
from spark plug hole. Follow en-
gine starting procedure and check
for spark. If no spark appears, re-
place spark plug. If trouble persists,
contact your authorized dealer.
4. Clogged fuel line
Change
fuel
filter if
necessary.
Check
(water
or
dirt)
condition of fuel lines and connec-
tions. Check the cleanliness of fuel
tank.
5.
Carburetor
Contact your authorized dealer for
repair.
6.
Too
much
oil in fuel
Oil injection pump system:
See
an
authorized dealer for pump adjust-
ment.
System
with
gas/oil mixed in tank:
Drain
the
fuel
tank
and
refill with the
correct gas/oil mixture.
7. Engine
timing
Engine timing may
be
incorrect or
out of adjustment. Contact your au-
thorized dealer.
8. Engine compression
Running with a lean fuel mixture
may produce excessive engine wear
resulting
in
poor engine compres-
sian. If this occurs, contact your au-
thorized dealer at once.
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