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SYMPTOM
Will Not Start/Hard to Start
Engine Lacks Power
Engine Speed Won't Increase
Engine Stops Running.
Smell of Burned Rubber
Machine Vibrates
Machine "Digs In" While Running
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Empty fuel tank.
Faulty carburetor, ignition coil, or valves.
Faulty battery or ignition key switch.
Faulty head gasket, piston, cylinder, valves, or piston ring.
Loose cylinder head bolts.
Clogged air filter elements.
Faulty fuel pressure regulator.
Defective, poorly gapped, or loose spark plug.
Faulty carburetor, ignition coil.
Faulty head gasket, piston, cylinder, valves, or piston ring.
Loose cylinder head bolts.
Clogged air filter elements.
Faulty fuel pressure regulator.
Defective, poorly gapped, or loose spark plug.
Clogged cooling air (bonnet) element. (Overheat)
Dirty cooling fins. (Overheat)
Low engine oil level. (Overheat)
Excessive carbon deposits in combustion chambers.
(Overheat)
Faulty cable connection, or engine governor.
Out of fuel.
Severe condition causing engine to overheat.
Drive belt out of adjustment.
Loose bolts.
Pad not centered.
Operator is bearing down too hard.
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