PROBLEM
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old fuel
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust idle speed
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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