Product Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Solution
Battery not charged.
Charge battery.
Engine switch is in the OFF position.
Turn engine switch to the ON position.
No fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine oil level is low.
Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff. If engine
oil level is low, it must be filled before unit will start.
Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary.
Fuel-switch is in OFF position.
Turn fuel-switch to the ON position.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
Replace spark plug.
improperly gapped.
Engine stored without treating or
Drain fuel. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
Replace fuel filter or contact a qualified service center.
ENGINE LACKS POWER.
Possible Cause
Solution
Dirty air filter.
Check air filter element. Clean or replace as needed.
Engine stored without treating or
Drain fuel. Refuel with fresh gasoline. If problem
draining gasoline, or refueled with
continues, contact a qualified service center.
bad gasoline.