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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Check the tank level and fill up with correct gas-oil mixture. (Refer to Fuel Mixing,
Page 3). Check for possible clogging of fuel line, item 5.
Check for fouled or defective spark plug. Disconnect spark plug wire, unscrew plug
and remove from cylinder head. Reconnect wire and ground exposed plug to engine
head, being careful to hold away from spark plug hole. Follow engine starting pro-
cedure and check for spark. If no sparks appear, replace spark plug. If trouble
persists, check item 3.
Disconnect spark plug wire from plug, unscrew the spark plug cap then hold
wire about
Ys"
from the cylinder head. Follow engine starting procedure and if
no sparks appear, it means a faulty ignition system. 00 not attempt to repair.
Contact your dealer.
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Turn choke knob to OFF, 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 the
cleanliness of the fuel tank. Clean tank if necessary. (See Fuel Tank, Storage Section).
Screw in the idle speed mixture adjusting screw and turn it back
%
of a turn.
Make final adjustment with engine running and warmed up.
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. (Refer to Fuel
Mixing).
Breaker points may be worn or out of adjustment. Contact your dealer.
Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce excessive engine wear reSUlting
in poor engine compression. If this occurs, contact your dealer at once.
the case of a seized engine, contact your dealer. Seizure is a direct result of
poor lubrication.
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