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TROUBLESHOOTING
HP726 Troubleshooting Guide (Engine)
ENGINE DOES NOT START
Does the engine
crank?
Faulty recoil starter.
Fluid in the crankcase.
Internal damage.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
NO
Good
compression?
Loose spark plug.
Excess wear on
cylinder, piston, rings.
Tighten and re-test.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
NO
YES
Does the tank
contain fresh
fuel of the
proper grade?
Re-fill with fresh fuel of
the correct mixture
(gasoline and Shindaiwa
Premium 2-cycle Engine
Oil gasoline, 50:1 ratio.
Fuel incorrect, stale, or
contaminated; mixture
incorrect.
NO
YES
Is fuel visible
and moving in
the return line
when priming?
Check for clogged fuel
filter and/or vent.
Clean as required;
restart.
NO
Is there spark at
the spark plug
wire terminal?
The ignition switch
is in “O” (OFF) position.
Faulty ignition ground.
Faulty transistor unit.
Move switch to "ON"
position and re-start.
NO
YES
YES
Check the
spark plug
If the plug is wet, excess
fuel may be in the
cylinder.
The plug is fouled
or improperly gapped.
The plug is damaged
internally or of the
wrong size.
Crank the engine with the
plug removed, replace the
plug, and re-start.
Clean and re-gap the plug to
0.24 inch (0.6 mm). Re-start.
Replace the plug with a
NGK BMR6A Re-start.
YES
What To Check
Possible Cause
Remedy
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
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