Use and Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Mode Description Solution
Engine will not start
Engine switch is “OFF” Set engine switch to “ON”
Fuel valve is “OFF” Turn fuel valve to “ON”
Choke is open Close the choke
Engine is out of fuel Add fuel
Fuel is old or contaminated Change fuel
Spark plug is dirty Clean spark plug
Spark plug is broken Replace spark plug
Engine is not level
Move engine to a level
surface
Oil is low. Add/ change oil
Engine starts, but
shuts o after running
for short time
Oil level is low Add/ change oil
Fuel is old or contaminated Change fuel
Engine is on incline exceeding
15°
Disconnect low oil sensor
Electric key switch
doesn’t start or shut
o engine
Key switch separated from
frame of engine
Run ground wire from engine
block to key switch
Negative battery or positive
battery cable aren’t connected
properly
See page 18 for installation of
battery cables
Battery is dead or defective Charge or replace battery
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