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Trouble
Shooting
Problem
Cause
1. PTO engaged.
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Place PTO knob (or lever) in
disengaged (OFF) position.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
4.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Choke not activated.
Pull out the CHOKE control (if so
equipped) or place the throttle
control in CHOKE position.
5. Faulty spark plug.
5.
6.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.
7.
Blocked fuel line.
Engine flooded.
Cleanif so equipped.fuel line or replace fuel filter,
7.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST
position.
8.
9.
Engage parking brake.
8.
9.
Parking brake not engaged.
Throttlestarting position.control lever not in correct
Place throttle lever to FAST
position.
For repairs
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running with CHOKE applied.
1.
Push CHOKE control (if so
beyond the minor
adjustments listed
here, contact an
authorized service
dealer.
equipped) in, or move the throttle
control out of the CHOKE position.
2.
3.
Spark plug wire(s) loose.
2. Connectplug wire(s).and tighten spark
3.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than 30 days old)
gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so
equipped.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4
. Vent in gas cap plugged.
. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Clear vent or replace if damaged.
5. Drainfresh fuel.fuel tank. Refill with
6. Replace air cleaner cartridge/ele-
ment or clean pre-cleaner, if so
equipped.
5
6
. Dirty air cleaner.
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