Service Manual

Engine Stalls
Dirty or plugged air filter Clean or replace air filter
Fouled, improperly gapped, or broken spark plug Clean or replace spark plug; set gap to
0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Plugged fuel tank cap vent Clean fuel tank cap vent
Incorrect fuel mixture Drain tank; refill with correct fuel mixture
Improperly adjusted carburetor Adjust carburetor
Plugged muffler Clean or replace muffler
Plugged fuel line Blow out fuel line
Faulty ignition module Replace ignition module
Engine Fires Intermittently
Fouled, improperly gapped, or broken spark plug Clean or replace spark plug; set gap to
0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Incorrect air gap between flywheel and ignition module Set ignition module air gap to
0.010-0.015 in. (0.254-0.381 mm)
Faulty ignition module Replace ignition module
Incorrect fuel mixture Drain tank; refill with correct fuel mixture
Possible Cause Remedy
Possible Cause Remedy
2
TROUBLESHOOTING
2-5