Troubleshooting - WEN POWER 56173 Owner's Manual

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Problem
Engine will not
start

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Fuel Related:
No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
Choke not in CHOKE position, cold
engine.
Gasoline with more than 10%
ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.)
Low quality or deteriorated, old
gasoline.
Carburetor not primed.
Dirty fuel passageways.
Carburetor needle stuck. Fuel can be
smelled in the air.
Too much fuel in chamber. This can
be caused by the carburetor needle
sticking.
Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
Spark plug cap not connected
securely.
Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
Incorrect spark plug gap.
Spark plug cap broken.
Incorrect spark timing or faulty
ignition system.
Solution
Fuel Related:
Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.
Move Choke to CHOKE position.
Clean out ethanol rich gasoline
from fuel system. Replace
components damaged by ethanol.
Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded
gasoline only.Do not use gasoline
with more than 10% ethanol (E15,
E20, E85, etc.).
Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded
gasoline only.Do not use gasoline
with more than 10% ethanol (E15,
E20, E85, etc.).
Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
Clean out passageways using fuel
additive. Heavy deposits may
require further cleaning.
Gently tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
Turn Choke to RUN position.
Remove spark plug and pull the
start handle several times to air out
the chamber. Reinstall spark plug
and set Choke to CHOKE position.
Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
Connect spark plug cap properly.
Clean spark plug.
Correct spark plug gap.
Replace spark plug cap.
Have qualified technician
diagnose/repair ignition system.
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