TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. before attempting to star Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Fill fuel tank, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Wait several minutes Replace spark plug. Clean/replace air filter. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carbureto_ line and refill tank with fresh gas( "eplace fuel filter. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. section. Engine valves out of adjustment. Check all wiring. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments Contact an authorized service center/department. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Dirty fuel filter. Stale or dirty fuel. fresh gasoline. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. section. Engine valves out of adjustment. Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. i" Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refill with Check all wiring. See '3o Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments Contact an authorized service center/department. Englnewill not turn over Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. Attachment clutch is engaged. Weak or dead battery, Blown fuse. Depress clutch/brake pedal. Disengage attachment clutch. Recharge or replace battery. Replace fuse. Clean battery terminals.
Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty ignition switch. Faulty solenoid or starter, Faulty operator presence switch(es). Check all wiring. Check/replace ignition switch. Check/replace solenoid or starter. Contact an authorized service center/department. Engine clicks but will not start Weak or dead battery. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. Recharge or replace battery. Clean battery terminals. Check all wiring, Check/replace solenoid or starter. 28