Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
32
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start
1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank.
2 Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2 See “TO START ENGINE” in
Operation section.
3 Engine flooded. 3 Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4 Bad spark plug. 4 Replace spark plug.
5 Dirty air filter. 5 Clean/replace air filter.
6 Dirty fuel filter. 6 Replace fuel filter.
7 Water in fuel. 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
8 Loose or damaged wiring. 8 Check all wiring.
9 Engine valves out of adjustment. 9 Contact a qualified service center.
Hard to start
1 Dirty air filter. 1 Clean/replace air filter.
2 Bad spark plug. 2 Replace spark plug.
3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Dirty fuel filter. 4 Replace fuel filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel. 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Loose or damaged wiring. 6 Check all wiring.
7 Engine valves out of adjustment. 7 Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not
turn over
1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch.
3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Blown fuse. 4 Replace fuse.
5 Corroded battery terminals. 5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Loose or damaged wiring. 6 Check all wiring.
7 Faulty ignition switch. 7 Check/replace ignition switch.
8 Faulty solenoid or starter. 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9 Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
9 Contact a qualified service center.
Engine clicks but
will not start
1 Weak or dead battery. 1 Recharge or replace battery.
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2 Clean battery terminals.
3 Loose or damaged wiring. 3 Check all wiring.
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...