Troubleshooting
Problem
The starter does not crank
The engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
Engine loses power.
Possible Cause
1. The battery is
discharged.
2. The electrical
connections are
corroded or loose.
3. The relay or switch is
damaged.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not on.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
4. The spark plug wires are
loose or disconnected.
5. The spark plugs are
pitted, fouled, or the gap
is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in the fuel
lter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in fuel system.
1. The engine load is
excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in crankcase
is low.
4. The cooling ns and
air passages under the
engine blower housing
are plugged.
5. The spark plugs are
pitted, fouled, or the gap
is incorrect.
6. There is dirt in the fuel
lter.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel
is in fuel system.
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Corrective Action
1. Charge the battery or
replace it.
2. Check the electrical
connections for good
contact.
3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank with
gasoline.
2. Move the choke lever
fully forward.
3. Clean or replace the air
cleaner elements.
4. Install the wires on the
spark plugs.
5. Install new, correctly
gapped spark plugs.
6. Replace the fuel lter.
7. Contact Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Clean or replace the air
cleaner elements.
3. Check and add oil to the
crankcase.
4. Remove any obstructions
from the cooling ns and
air passages.
5. Install new, correctly
gapped spark plugs.
6. Replace the fuel lter.
7. Contact Authorized
Service Dealer.