Engine will not start or is hard to start. Symptom and possible causes Compression too low 1. Worn cylinder. 2. Worn piston ring. 4. Loose spark plug. 5. Broken, cracked, or damaged piston. 6. Slow cranking starter motor. 7. Mistimed valves. 8. Defective COl unit. No fuel reaching the carburetor Remedy Replace. Replace. Repair or replace. Tighten. Replace. See electrical section.
Engine will not start or is hard to start. Symptom and possible causes Compression too low 1. Worn cylinder. 2. Worn piston ring. 4. Loose spark plug. 5. Broken, cracked, or damaged piston. 6. Slow cranking starter motor. 7. Mistimed valves. 8. Defective COl unit. No fuel reaching the carburetor Remedy Replace. Replace. Repair or replace. Tighten. Replace. See electrical section.
Engine will not start or is hard to start. Symptom and possible causes Compression too low 1. Worn cylinder. 2. Worn piston ring. 4. Loose spark plug. 5. Broken, cracked, or damaged piston. 6. Slow cranking starter motor. 7. Mistimed valves. 8. Defective COl unit. No fuel reaching the carburetor Remedy Replace. Replace. Repair or replace. Tighten. Replace. See electrical section.
Engine will not start or is hard to start. Symptom and possible causes Compression too low 1. Worn cylinder. 2. Worn piston ring. 4. Loose spark plug. 5. Broken, cracked, or damaged piston. 6. Slow cranking starter motor. 7. Mistimed valves. 8. Defective COl unit. No fuel reaching the carburetor Remedy Replace. Replace. Repair or replace. Tighten. Replace. See electrical section.