TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
The following guide for troubleshooting does not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It should
be helpful, however, as a guide to basic troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure in this
manual for checks, adjustments, and replacement of parts.
STARTING FAILURES
ENGINE
Cylinder and cylinder head
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Loose spark plug
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Loose cylinder head or cylinder
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Damaged cylinder head gasket
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Damaged cylinder gasket
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Worn or damaged cylinder
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Incorrect valve clearance
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Improperly sealed valve
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Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
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Incorrect valve timing
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Faulty valve spring
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Seized valve
Piston and piston rings
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Improperly installed piston ring
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Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring
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Seized piston ring
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Seized or damaged piston
Air filter
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Improperly installed air filter
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Clogged air filter element
Crankcase and crankshaft
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Improperly assembled crankcase
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Seized crankshaft
STARTING FAILURES
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
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Empty fuel tank
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Clogged fuel tank drain hose
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Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
Fuel pump
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Defective fuel pump
Throttle body
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Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
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Sucked-in air
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TRBL
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SHTG