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The engine does not start, starts hard, or fails to keep
running.
Possible Cause Corrective Action
The fuel tank is empty. Fill the fuel tank.
The choke (if applicable) is not on. Move the choke lever to the
ON position.
The air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace the air-cleaner element.
The spark-plug wire(s) is loose or
disconnected.
Install the wire(s) on the spark plug.
The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
Install a new, correctly gapped spark plug
(s).
There is dirt in fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel system. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the
proper type.
The oil level in the crankcase is low. Add oil to the crankcase.
The engine loses power.
Possible Cause Corrective Action
The engine load is excessive. Reduce the ground speed.
The air cleaner is dirty. Clean the air-cleaner element.
The oil level in the crankcase is low. Add oil to the crankcase.
The cooling fins and air passages under the
engine blower housing are plugged.
Remove the obstruction from the cooling
fins and air passages.
The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
Install a new, correctly gapped spark plug
(s).
The fuel-tank vent is blocked. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
There is dirt in the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel system. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Troubleshooting: Storing the Battery Page 7–2 3464-625 A
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