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Problem
Engine w illnotstart
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Cause
o
Blade switch is engaged
,
Steering controls are not locked in the neutral
position
o
Parking brake is not activated,.
o
Batteryis dead,
o
Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line
o
Fuel supplyis closed,,
o
Clogged fuel filter or fuel line
o
Faulty ignition system
Starter does not turn the engine over
Engine runs rough,
o
Dead battery,
°
Poor contacts
on the battery terminal
cable
connections
°
Fuse blown,
o
Ignition system faulty
o
Fault in the starter safety circuit, See Safety
System in the Maintenance
section
o
Faulty carburetor,
°
Clogged fuel filter or jet
o
Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap,,
o
Fuel tank nearly empty.,
o
Fouled spark plug,
o
Spark plug is loose
°
Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture,
.
Wrong fueltype
o
Water in the fuel,
.
Clogged air filter
Engine seems weak,
o
Clogged air filter
=
Fouled spark plugs
•
Carburetor incorrectly adjusted,
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