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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
The engine starts, but does not
keep running
The engine runs, but knocks or
misses.
The engine will not idle.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
1.
Misadjusted or faulty choke or
throttle control cable.
2.
The fuel tank vent is
restricted.
3.
Dirt or water in the fuel
system.
4.
The fuel filter is clogged.
5.
The fuel pump is faulty.
6.
The carburetor is faulty.
7.
Loose wires or poor
connections.
8.
The cylinder head gasket is
faulty.
9.
A fuse is blown or loose.
1.
Dirt, water or stale fuel is in
the fuel system.
2.
A spark plug lead is loose.
3.
A spark plug is faulty.
4.
Loose wires or poor
connections.
5.
Engine overheating.
1.
The fuel tank vent is
restricted.
2.
Dirt, water or stale fuel is in
the fuel system.
3.
A spark plug is faulty.
4.
Carburetor idle passages are
plugged.
5.
The idle speed adjusting
screw is incorrectly set.
6.
The fuel pump is faulty.
7.
Low compression.
8.
The air cleaner element is
dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
2.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3.
Drain and flush the fuel
system; add fresh fuel.
4.
Replace the fuel filter.
5.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7.
Check and tighten wire
connections.
8.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
9.
Correct or replace the fuse.
1.
Drain and flush the fuel
system; add fresh fuel.
2.
Reconnect the spark plug
lead.
3.
Replace the spark plug.
4.
Check and tighten wire
connections.
5.
See ENGINE OVERHEATS.
1.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
2.
Drain and flush the fuel
system; add fresh fuel.
3.
Replace the spark plug.
4.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
5.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
6.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7.
Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
8.
Clean or replace.
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