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problem
engine will not
start
Engine misfires
engine stops
suddenly
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equipment or engine.
SKU 65588
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troubleshooting
possible causes
fUEL RELATED:
1.
No fuel in tank or Fuel Cock closed.
2.
Choke not in start position,
especially with cold engine.
3.
Low quality or deteriorated, old
gasoline.
4.
Dirty fuel passageways blocking fuel
flow.
5.
Too much fuel in chamber. This can
be caused by the carburetor needle
sticking.
iGniTiOn (SpARk) RELATED:
1.
Spark plug wire not connected
securely.
2.
Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3.
Incorrect spark plug gap.
4.
Spark plug wire or spark plug
broken.
5.
Incorrect spark timing or faulty
ignition system.
COmpRESSiOn RELATED:
1.
Cylinder not lubricated. Problem
after long storage periods.
2.
Loose or broken spark plug.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying
to start.)
1.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
Incorrect spark plug gap or
damaged spark plug.
3.
Defective spark plug wire.
4.
Old or low quality gasoline.
1.
Low oil shutdown.
2.
Fuel tank empty or full of impure or
low quality gasoline.
3.
Defective fuel tank cap creating
vacuum, preventing proper fuel flow.
probable solutions
fUEL RELATED:
1.
Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.
2.
Move choke to start position if
engine is cold.
3.
Use only fresh 89+ octane unleaded
gasoline.
4.
Clean out passageways using
fuel additive. Heavy deposits may
require further cleaning.
5.
Turn choke to run position. Remove
spark plug and pull the start handle
several times to air out the chamber.
Reinstall spark plug and set choke
to start position.
iGniTiOn (SpARk) RELATED:
1.
Connect spark plug wire properly.
2.
Clean spark plug.
3.
Correct spark plug gap.
4.
Replace spark plug wire and/or
spark plug.
5.
Have qualified technician diagnose/
repair ignition system.
COmpRESSiOn RELATED:
1.
Pour tablespoon of oil into spark
plug hole. Crank engine a few times
and try to start again.
2.
Tighten spark plug. If that does not
work, replace spark plug.
1.
Check wire connections.
2.
Re-gap or replace spark plug.
3.
Replace spark plug wire.
4.
Use only fresh 89+ octane unleaded
gasoline.
1.
Fill engine oil to proper level. Check
engine oil before EVERY use.
2.
Fill fuel tank with fresh 89+ octane
unleaded gasoline.
3.
Test/replace fuel tank cap.
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