Carbureted Models (B2200 Federal)
- Check battery condition.
- Ensure sufficient secondary spark is available.
- Verify choke valve is closed (engine cold).
- Verify choke valve is open (engine hot).
- Ensure fuel level is at specified mark on carburetor sight glass.
- Ensure fuel system pressure is correct.
- Check mixture control valve operation.
- Check for correct vacuum hose routing.
- Check slow fuel-cut solenoid valve operation. A click should be heard from solenoid valve as ignition is cycled on and off.
- Check duty solenoid valve for correct switching.
- Check charcoal canister operation by clamping hose(s) shut. If problem goes away, check vacuum hose routing. If routing is correct, replace charcoal canister.
- Ensure winter grade fuel is not used in warm climate conditions.
- Ensure exhaust system is not restricted.