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TROUBLESHOOTING
For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this
owner’s manual. Contact an authorized dealer for service if you cannot determine the cause
of a problem or if the inspection / repair exceeds your mechanical ability or tool resources.
Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
Starter Motor Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly
Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly
NOTE: Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Low Fuel Verify fuel level
Fuel pump inoperative Turn the key ON. The fuel pump should run
momentarily and then stop. If you do not hear the
fuel pump run, check the fuel pump / ignition
circuit breaker. See page 77.
Battery Discharged Fully charge the battery. See page 72.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled Inspect spark plugs. See page 67.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Disconnected or Loose Be sure spark plug wires are securely fastened.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Battery Discharged Fully charge the battery. See page 72.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Inspect battery cables.
Transmission In Gear Disengage the clutch. See starting procedures on
page 42.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Battery Discharged Fully charge the battery. See page 72.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Inspect battery cables and connections.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled Inspect spark plugs. See page 67.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Loose or Wet Inspect spark plug wires, ensure dry/secure.
Contaminated Fuel Inspect fuel for water / contamination. See dealer.
Engine Oil Level Incorrect Or Wrong Type Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 52.
Loose, Broken, Shorted Ignition Coil Wires Inspect coil primary wires. See dealer.
Air Intake Restricted Inspect air filter. See page 57.