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TROUBLESHOOTING
TRBL
SHTG
NOTE:
Piston(s) and piston ring(s)
Improperly installed piston ring
Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring
Seized piston ring
Seized or damaged piston
Air filter
Improperly installed air filter
Clogged air filter element
Crankcase and crankshaft
Improperly assembled crankcase
Seized crankshaft
Carburetor(s)
Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
Clogged pilot jet
Clogged pilot air passage
Sucked-in air
Damaged float
Worn needle valve
Improperly installed needle valve seat
Incorrect fuel level
Improperly installed pilot jet
Clogged starter jet
Faulty starter plunger
Improperly adjusted starter cable
EAS00844
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following guide for troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It should be
helpful, however, as a guide to basic troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure in this manual for
checks, adjustments, and replacement of parts.
STARTING PROBLEMS
ENGINE
Cylinder(s) and cylinder head(s)
Loose spark plug
Loose cylinder head or cylinder
Damaged cylinder head gasket
Damaged cylinder gasket
Worn or damaged cylinder
Incorrect valve clearance
Improperly sealed valve
Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
Incorrect valve timing
Faulty valve spring
Seized valve
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
Empty fuel tank
Clogged fuel filter
Clogged fuel strainer
Clogged fuel tank drain hose
Clogged rollover valve
Clogged rollover valve hose
Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
Fuel pump
Faulty fuel pump
Faulty fuel pump relay
Fuel cock
Clogged or damaged fuel hose