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ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
When the engine will not start:
NO
DRAIN SCREW
YES
YES
Is there fuel in
the tank?
Refill the fuel tank
Is there oil in the
engine?
Is there a spark
from the spark
plug?
Add the recommended
oil.
Replace the
Spark plug.
Take the engine to
an
authorised
service dealer.
Be sure
there is no spilled fuel
around the spark plug.
Spilled fuel may ignite.
To check:
1)Remove the spark plug
cap and clean any dirt from
around the spark plug.
2)Remove the spark plug and
install the spark plug in the plug
cap.
3)Set the plug side electrode on
the cylinder head.
Is the fuel reaching
the carburetor?
Clean the fuel
sediment cup
If the engine still does
not
start,
take
the
engine to an authorised
service dealer.
To check:
1
)Turn off the engine switch and
loosen the drain screw.
2)Fuel should flow from the drain
when the fuel tap is turned on.
NO
NO
NO
Still no spark
YES
YES
YES