Engine ....

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What do I do...

 

If I have difficulty starting the engine?

There are two possible causes:

1. Stale fuel mixture. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh mixture.
2. Too much oil in mixture. Check fuel mix chart and mix fresh fuel.

 

If the engine runs erratically?

Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel. Clean fuel tank. Fuel tank should be half full when starting engine.

If the engine will not run at full speed?

There are three possible causes:

1. Carburetor out of adjustment. See carburetor adjustment section owners manual.
2. Fouled spark plug. Clean and re-gap plug.
3. Plugged air cleaner. Clean and re-oil air cleaner.

 

If the engine speed does not increase properly?

Debris interfering with throttle linkage. Blow dirt and debris off top of carburetor.

If the engine smokes excessively?

There are two possible causes.

1. Plugged air cleaner. Clean and re-oil cleaner.
2. Too much oil in fuel mixture. Check fuel mix chart and mix fresh fuel.

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