MAINTENANCE
Trouble Shooting Continued
Problem
Possible Causes
Engine will
Loose or broken spark plug.
not start.
(Hissing noise will occur when trying
(cont).
to start.)
Loose cylinder head or damaged
head gasket. (Hissing noise will
occur when trying to start.)
Engine valves or tappets mis-
adjusted or stuck.
Low engine oil.
Product on slope or unleveled
surface, triggering low oil shutdown.
Engine
Carburetor is running too rich or too
"hunts" or
lean.
falters
Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
Engine
Cylinder compression is low.
lacks
power
Dirty air filter.
Engine
Spark plug cap loose.
misfires
Incorrect or defective spark plug.
Defective spark plug cap.
Old or low quality gasoline.
Incorrect compression.
Engine
Fuel tank empty or full of impure or
suddenly
low quality gasoline.
stops
Low oil shutdown.
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Possible Solutions
Tighten spark plug. If that does not
work, replace spark plug.
If problem persists, may have head
gasket problem.
Tighten head.
If that does not remedy problem,
replace head gasket
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Fill engine oil to proper level.
Move product to level surface.
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Check all wire connections.
Re-gap or replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug cap.
Use only fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline. Do not
use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
Call customer service at:
1-855-888-3598.
Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane
stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
Fill engine oil to proper level.
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