TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
1. Check fuel.
2. Remove and inspect spark
plug.
3. Check choke.
4. Take engine to an
authorized service dealer,
or refer to service manual.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
1. Check air cleaner.
2. Check fuel.
3. Take engine to an
authorized service dealer,
or refer to service manual.
Possible Cause
Out of fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without eating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with
bad gasoline.
Spark plug is faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Choke is opened.
Fuel strainer is clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Possible Cause
Air cleaner elements are
clogged.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without eating or draining
gasoline, of refueled with
bad gasoline.
Fuel strainer is clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
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Correction
Refuel.
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (page 17). Refuel
fresh gasoline.
Remove the spark plag
(page 14), replace the
damaged one.
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Close the choke.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
Correction
Clean or replace air cleaner
elements (page 13).
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor (page 17). Refuel
fresh gasoline.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.