Problem
Engine will not start.
Starter does not turn the engine over.
Engine runs rough.
Engine seems weak.
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Cause
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Blade switch is engaged.
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Steering controls are not locked in the neutral
position.
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Parking brake is not activated.
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Battery is dead.
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Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.
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Fuel supply is closed or the tap for the fuel tank is
in the wrong position.
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Clogged fuel filter or fuel line.
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Faulty ignition system.
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Lock-off not grounded or is faulty (propane)
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Regulator is faulty (propane)
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Tank fuel lines not tightened securely (propane)
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Dead battery.
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Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable
connections.
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Fuse blown.
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Ignition system faulty.
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Fault in the starter safety circuit. See Safety
System in the Maintenance Section
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Faulty carburetor.
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Choke control is pulled out with warm engine.
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Clogged fuel filter or jet.
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Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap.
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Fuel tank nearly empty.
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Fouled spark plug.
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Spark plug is loose.
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Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture (gasoline).
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Wrong fuel type (gasoline).
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Water in the fuel (gasoline).
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Clogged air filter.
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Clogged air filter.
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Fouled spark plugs.
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Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.