Section IV TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

3.11.2

If engine fails to start, pull choke out slightly and repeat

cranking procedure.

3.11.3

After engine starts, slowly return choke lever to No

Choke position.

The engine is not equipped

Stopping the Engine.

with a shorting bar to reduce fire hazards. The engine

may be stopped by moving the choke lever to "Choke".

This method will not harm the engine nor make it diffi-

cult to restart. A correctly adjusted engine will not

continue to run at "choke", the needle valve adjustment

is far too lean for satisfactory operation in the "open"

position.

The following table lists the more

Section IV TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

common reasons for engine and pump field problems.

Engine Fails to Start.

Remedy

Possible Cause

Check fuel level of gas

No Fuel

tank and refill.

Move choke lever to "open"

Engine Flooded

and crank engine until the

engine has cleared.

Clean or replace fuel

Fuel Tank Vent. Clogged

tank cap.

Clean and regap to .02.5"

Fouled Spark Plug

or replace.

Refer to engine instructions.

Ignition Faulty

Check governor linkage and

Governor Faulty

adjustment.

Engine Starts but Fails to Continue to Run.

Check blower housing open-

Engine Overheating

ings for clogging. Check

needle valve for excess-

ively lean setting.