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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
What To Do
Check the tank level and fill up with correct gas-oil mixture Check for possible
clogging of fuel line, Item 5
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Check for fouled or defective spark plugs, Disconnect spark plug wires, unscrew
plu~ls
and remove from cylinder heads, Reconnect wires and ground exposed plugs on
enCJine heads being careful to hold away from spark plug holes, Follow engine start-
ing procedure and check for spark, If no sparks appear, replace spark plugs, If trouble
persists, check item 3
Disconnect spark plug wires from plugs, unscrew the spark plug cap then position
wires about
1/8"
from the cylinder heads, Follow engine starting procedure and if no
sparks appear, it means a faulty ignition system, Do not attempt to repair, Contact
your dealer,
Disengage choke, wait 60 seconds or more then depress throttle lever fully
and try to start engine
Release throttle lever immediately after engine starts.
Remove and clean the fuel filter Change filter cartridge If necessary Check condi-
tion and connections of fuel lines. Check the cleanliness of the fuel tank. Clean tank
if necessary. (See Fuel Tank, Storage Section),
First make primary adjustments on carburetor (See Maintenance Section) If car-
buretor
IS
still faulty, contact your dealer for repair
Drain the fuel tank and refill With the correct gas/oil mixture
Breaker pOints may be worn or out of adjustment Contact your dealer
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Running With a lean fuel mixture may produce excessive engine wear resulting
In
poor engine compression If this occurs, contact your dealer at once
In the case of a seized engine, contact your dealer Seizure
IS
a direct result of
poor lubrication
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