6
Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
Remedy
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move choke to CHOKE position.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2.
3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Choke,position.if equipped, not in CHOKE
4.
5.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Trouble
Shooting
4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
5.
6.
7.
Clean fuel line.
Prime engine.
6. Engine (if equipped with a primer) not
primed properly.
Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
Move throttle lever to FAST posi-
7.
tion.
Engine runs erratic
Engine Overheats
1. Uequipped.nit running with CHOKE applied, if so
2.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
3.
Connectplug wire.and tighten spark
3.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than 30 days old)
gasoline.
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
fresh fuel.
5.
6.
Clean or replace air cleaner.
See authorized service dealer.
5.
6.
1. Engine oil level low.
2.
3.
Dirty air cleaner.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. See authorized service dealer.
Dirty air cleaner.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Hydraulic
Trouble
Shooting
Problem
Cylindermoverod will not
Cause
Remedy
1. Broken drive shaft.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2
. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses,
remove shipping plugs, reconnect
hoses.
3.
See operator’s manual for correct
3.
Set screws in coupling not adjusted
properly.
adjustment.
4.
Correct engine/pump alignment as
necessary.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Loose shaft coupling.
Gear sections damaged.
Damaged relief valve.
Hydraulic lines blocked.
Incorrect oil level.
Damaged directional valve.
Blocked directional valve.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
Flush and clean hydraulic system.
Check oil level.
See authorized service dealer.
and clean hydraulic system.
10.Flush
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