Engine cylinder not firing?

Tiny
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Cylinder on far left not firing.
Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 1:21 PM

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Tiny
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There are a number of things that can cause this. First and foremost is the spark plug so we need to remove it and see what it looks like. Can you get a picture of it and let us know if it is fouled? Below is a chart that will help with this.

Here is a guide that will help with a misfire as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please run through this and we can go from there.
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 9:02 PM

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