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Troubleshooting Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (Compression too low) Condition Remedy
123456Valve clearance out of adjustment Valve guides worn Valves mistimed Piston rings worn excessively Cylinder bore worn Starter motor cranks too slowlydoes not turn 123456Adjust clearance Repairreplace guides Retime engine Replace rings Replacerebore cylinder See SectionTroubleshooting
Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (No spark) Condition Remedy
123456Spark plug fouled Spark plug wet Magneto defective CDI unit defective Ignition coil defective High-tension lead openshorted 123456Cleanreplace plug Cleandry plug Replace magneto Replace CDI unit Replace ignition coil Replace high tension lead
Problem: Engine will not start or is hard to start (No fuel reaching the carburetor) Condition Remedy
12345Gas tank vent hose obstructed Carburetor float valve defective Fuel hose obstructed Fuel screens obstructed Fuel pump defective 12345Clean vent hose Replace valve Cleanreplace hose Cleanreplace inlet screenvalve screen Replace fuel pump