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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
idles roughly, too fast,
stalls
Check engine idle adjustment
(page 114). If the problem
persists, see y
our dealer.
poor engine
performance at
altitudes above 3,000
feet (1,000 m)
Ask your dealer to modify the
carburetion with a high
altitude jet.
Refer to High Altitude
Carburetor Adjustment,
page 189.
runs erratically, misfires See your dealer.
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
sooty exhaust (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
detonates or pings
under load
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane gasoline
(page 93) or change your
brand
of gasoline. If the
problem persists, see your
dealer.
afterfires (backfires) See your dealer.
pre-ignition (runs on
after ignition switched
OFF)
See your dealer.
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