Engine will not start

· Battery has low voltage.

· Loose or corroded battery connections.

· Fusible link is melted.

· Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected.

· Faulty spark plug or coil.

· Fuel shut-off valve turned off (if equipped).

· No fuel or improper fuel.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Defective starter solenoid.

· Open-circuit in wiring.

Engine is hard to start

· Engine is cold.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Carburetor not adjusted properly or dirty.

· Engine oil viscosity too heavy.

· Spark plug is fouled.

· Faulty spark plug or wire.

· Loose or corroded electrical connections.

· Stale or improper fuel.

· Choke not being used or adjusted incorrectly

Engine misses under load

· Faulty spark plug.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Plugged fuel filter.

· Faulty coil or wire.

Engine vapor locks

· Poor quality fuel or methanol.

· Very hot weather conditions.

· Fuel tank vent plugged.

· Dirt in fuel filter.

Engine runs unevenly

· Cooling fins plugged (GATOR 4x2).

· Loose electrical connections.

· Choke or throttle cable sticking.

· Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.

· Stale or dirty fuel.

· Improper fuel.

· Air cleaner element plugged.

· Carburetor not adjusted correctly.

· Spark plug is fouled.

Engine overheats

· Air cleaner element missing or plugged.

· Carburetor air intake tube plugged.

· Engine fins plugged (GATOR 4x2).

· Engine oil low.

· Engine operated too long at slow engine speed.

· Bleed cooling system (GATOR 6x4).

· Check cooling fan switch (GATOR 6x4).

· Check thermostat (GATOR 6x4).

· Check water pump (GATOR 6x4).

· Clean radiator screens (GATOR 6x4).

· Check coolant level (GATOR 6x4).

Engine loses power

· Engine overheating.

· Too much oil in engine.

· Faulty spark plug.

· Fuel supply being restricted.

· Fuel filter plugged.

· Fuel line pinched or kinked.

· Fuel pump output not adjusted to specification.

· Improper fuel.

· Air cleaner element plugged.

Engine knocks

· Low engine speed.

· Stale or low octane fuel.

· Engine overloaded.

Engine backfires

· After-bang on shutdown - allow engine to idle for a few minutes before shutting engine down.

· Backfires under deceleration - carburetor needs adjustment.

Starter does not work

· Loose or corroded connections.

· Low battery output.

· Sulfated or worn out battery.

· Faulty starter.

Starter cranks slowly

· Low battery output.

· Sulfated or worn out battery.

· Engine oil too heavy.

· Loose or corroded connections.

Entire electrical system does not work

· Blown fuse.

· Loose or corroded connections.

· Sulfated or worn out battery.

Dead battery

· Shorted starter solenoid.

· Key switch not turned to "STOP" position.

· Sulfated or worn out battery.

Battery light comes on when engine is running

· Low engine speed.

· Faulty voltage regulator.

· Faulty battery.

· Faulty alternator.

· Grounded wire in circuit.

Indicator lights do not come on when key switch is in "START" position

· Faulty bulb.

· Faulty wiring.

· Faulty sensor.

Battery will not take a charge

· Dead cell in battery.

· Loose or corroded connections.

· Sulfated or worn out battery.

· Fluid level low.

Brakes squeal or make noise

· Change transaxle oil.

· Check for debris or moisture in oil.