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Problem Cause Correction
Units with Oil Alert Engine not level or
Engine oil level too low
Place engine on level surface or
Fill crankcases with SAE 10W30
oil (refer to engine manufacturers
instruction manual)
Engine runs well at no
load but “bogs” down
under full load
Engine speed is too slow Adjust Throttle Lever back to full
throttle.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough
Low oil level
Dirty air cleaner
Out of gasoline
Stale gasoline
Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug
Bad spark plug
Water in gasoline
Over-choking
Fill crankcase to proper level
Clean or replace air cleaner
Fill fuel tank
Drain gas tank, ll with fresh fuel
Connect wire to spark plug
Replace spark plug
Drain gas tank, ll with fresh fuel
Open choke fully and crank engine
Engine shuts down
during operation
Out of gasoline
Low oil level
Fill fuel tank
Fill crankcase with oil, to proper
level
Engine lacks power Dirty air lter Replace air lter
Engine “putts” or falters Choke is opened too soon Move choke to halfway position
until engine runs smoothly
* All engine servicing to be taken to
manufacturer’s authorized service
outlet
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