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Starter Handle will not pull.
• Ensure all external equipment/engine loads are removed
before starting engine. Direct coupled equipment
components must be securely attached such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc.
WARNING
Troubleshooting
Engine will not start.
• Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
• Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
If saturated, clean or replace filter.
r Oil Level is OVER FULL
mark on dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL OIL.
Overfilling may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark
plug fouling or oil saturation of
air filter.
CAUTION
r Out of Fuel
r Engine Flooded
r Spark Plug Fouling
• Add gasoline.
• Prime engine.
• Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, place throttle (if equipped) in FAST
and continue to pull starter handle.
• Remove spark plug. Clean, check gap,
replace. See Maintenance section.
WARNING
• Ensure fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place
before starting engine.
• Before refueling − turn
engine OFF and let
engine cool at least 2
minutes before
removing gas cap.
• Check fuel lines, tank,
cap, and fittings for
cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
• Do not crank engine
with spark plug
removed.
Engine is Smoking or Running Rough.
• Check for fouled spark plug.
• Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
If saturated, clean or replace filter.
If engine is tipped to transport
equipment, to remove debris, to
drain oil, etc., keep the spark
plug side of engine up.
CAUTION
r Engine may have been
tipped during transport.
KEEP SPARK PLUG
UP
r The bail, operator control bar, is not
engaged which releases the brake from
the flywheel allowing the engine to turn
over.
r Place equipment on flat level surface.