OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch o 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Electric Start 5. Battery discharged 5. Recharge battery
Engine runs rough, oods during operation 1. Dirty air lter 1. Clean or replace air lter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn o choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new
gas can
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged gas tank 1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air lter 2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment 3. Call factory
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong
type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap to
.030”
Engine runs, then quits 1. Gas cap not venting 1. Replace fuel cap
Contact a service provider if above remedies fail.
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