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Troubleshooting
Problem
The engine does not start.
The engine lacks power or runs rough.
The belts slip or come off the pulleys
(Models 68014C, 68017C, and 68021C).
The paddles rotate when the clutch lever
is in the O
position (Models 68017C and
FF
68020C).
The paddles rotate when the clutch lever
is in the O
position (Model 68024C).
FF
The paddles do not rotate when the clutch
lever is in the O
position (Models 68017C
N
and 68021C).
The paddles do not rotate when the clutch
lever is in the O
position (Model 68024C).
N
Possible Cause
1. The fuel-valve lever is in the O
position.
2. The choke is closed
3. The choke is open.
4. The engine O
/O
switch is in the
N
FF
O
position.
FF
5. The engine-oil level is low (engines
with the oil-level switch).
6. The fuel tank is empty.
7. The engine contains bad/old fuel.
8. The spark plug is fouled or improperly
gapped.
9. The spark plug is wet with fuel (flooded
engine).
10. The spark-plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
1. The air filter is restricted.
2. The engine contains bad/old fuel.
3. There is water or contamination in the
fuel.
4. The fuel line is restricted.
5. The choke is closed
6. The spark plug is worn or has buildup
on the electrodes.
7. There is too much oil in the engine
crankcase.
1. The belt tension is insufficient.
2. The belts are worn.
3. The pulley(s) are worn.
4. The pulley(s) are misaligned.
1. The clutch lever is not adjusted
correctly.
2. The belt guide is not adjusted correctly.
1. The clutch is not adjusted correctly.
1. The clutch lever is not adjusted
correctly.
2. The paddles are stuck in the drum
1. The clutch is not adjusted correctly.
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Corrective Action
1. Move the fuel-valve lever to the O
FF
position.
2. O
the choke when starting a hot
PEN
engine.
3. C
the choke when starting a cold
LOSE
engine.
4. Rotate the switch to the O
5. Fill the engine, with the recommended
oil, to the proper level.
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
7. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh fuel.
8. Gap or replace the spark plug.
9. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and
install the plug. Start the engine with
the throttle in the M
10. Remove the spark-plug wire, clean the
spark-plug terminal and the terminal
socket in the boot of the spark-plug
wire, and reinstall the spark-plug wire.
1. Clean or replace the air-filter
element(s).
2. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh fuel.
3. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refuel with fresh fuel.
4. Clean the fuel filter and sediment cup.
5. Open the choke.
6. Check the electrode gap and adjust or
replace the spark plug.
7. Drain the oil to the proper level.
1. Adjust the belt tension.
2. Replace the belts.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
4. Align the pulley(s).
1. Adjust the belt tension.
2. Adjust the belt guide.
1. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Adjust the belt tension.
2. Clean the paddles and drum.
1. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
N
position.
N
position.
AX
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