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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE TURNS OVER, FAILS TO START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Out of fuel
Water is present in fuel
Old or
non-recommended fuel
Fouled or defective
spark plug
No spark to spark plug
Water or fuel in
crankcase
Low battery voltage
Mechanical failure
ENGINE BACKFIRES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Weak spark from spark plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Old or non-recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug
wires
Incorrect ignition timing
Mechanical failure
Loose ignition connections
Water present in fuel
Exhaust system leak
Refuel.
Drain the fuel system and refuel.
Replace with fresh recommended fuel.
Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
Your authorized dealer can assist.
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC.
Your authorized dealer can assist.
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Set gap to specs or replace plug
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
An authorized dealer can assist
An authorized dealer can assist
An authorized dealer can assist
Check all connections and tighten
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
An authorized dealer can assist
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
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