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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
Wil! not start
Hard to start
Engine will not turn
over
Engine c_icksbut
witl not start
o Out of fuel.
o Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
• Bad spark plug,
o Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjust-
ment,
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug,
Weak or dead battery.
* Dirty fuel fitter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjust-
ment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
o Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
Attachment clutch is
engaged.
Weak or dead battery,
Blown fuse,
Corroded battery termi-
nals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
o Fau_bt ignition switch.
Faulty sotenoid or starter.
FauJty operator presence
switch(es),
Weak or dead battery.
o Corroded battery termi_
nals,
CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank.
o See "TO START ENGINE* in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
• Replace spark plug.
o Clean/replace
air filter.
Replace feel filter.
o Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
, Check att wiring.
- See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center,
Clean/replace
air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battePt,
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment
clutch.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
CheckirepJace ignition
switch.
Check/replace
solenoid or
starter.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
o Recharge or repiace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
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