Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 600 Series Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine difficult to start
or or
Engine runs erratically
or or
Engine will not run
a u speed at full speed
Engine smokes excessively
Excessive vibration
Need Assistance?
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CAUSE
Out of fuel
Carburetor flooded
Low oil
Oil level is above FULL mark on
dipstick
Fouled spark plug
Stale fuel
Dirt in fuel tank
Carburetor out of adjustment
Dirty air filter
Fouled spark plug
Oil level is above FULL mark on
dipstick
Dirty air filter
Fouled spark plug
Loose parts on engine or
equipment
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Troubleshooting

CORRECTION
Add clean fresh fuel.
Move the throttle control lever (if equipped) to the
FAST position. Then follow the starting procedure
until the engine starts.
Check oil level. Add to FULL mark on dipstick.
Drain excess oil from engine to bring oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
Clean and set spark plug gap. If the spark plug
electrode is burned or worn, replace the spark
plug.
Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Drain and clean fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton service
dealer.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean and set spark plug gap. If the spark plug
electrode is burned or worn, replace the spark
plug.
Drain excess oil from engine to bring oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Clean and set spark plug gap. If the spark plug
electrode is burned or worn, replace the spark
plug.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all fasteners. If
vibration continues, take the unit to an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton service dealer.
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