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CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
11 Insufficient ventilation Move to adequate supply of fresh air
12 Faulty windings in stator Contact a Customer Care Center.
13 Faulty wire harness Contact a Customer Care Center.
14 Low or no fuel Add fuel
15 Bad fuel Drain fuel tank and replace with fresh,
clean, regular unleaded gasoline
with a minimum of 86 octane
16 Low oil Add oil
17 Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug
18 Spark plug cap loose Attach spark plug cap securely
19 No or low compression Tighten spark plug. If problem is not
corrected, contact a PORTER-CABLE
factory service center or a PORTER-
CABLE authorized service center.
20 No spark Check spark plug cap. If problem
is not corrected, contact a
Customer Care Center.
21 Spark plug fouling is
sooty or sticky black
a. Clean spark plug. See Spark
Plug under Maintenance.
b. Check spark plug gap, adjust
if needed. See Spark Plug
under Maintenance.
c. Replace spark plug. See
Specifications.
d. If engine still fails to start, con-
tact a Customer Care Center.
22 Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter elements
23 Improper valve clearances Reset valve clearances. Contact
a Customer Care Center.
24 Governor linkage stuck or bent Contact a Customer Care Center.
25 Throttle shaft stuck Contact a Customer Care Center.
26 Governor spring bent or lost Contact a Customer Care Center.
27 Dirty carburetor Contact a Customer Care Center.