American Sportworks Utility Vehicl, Operator'S Manual

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Section 6 Troubleshooting
Fuel in the Cylinder Cavity
In the event that the fuel valve is left open while
transporting or towing this Utility Vehicle it is possible
that fuel has leaked down into the cylinder cavity. If this
has occurred the engine will not start. With the cylinder
cavity full of fuel the engine will feel like it has “locked
up”. Below are the proper steps to follow if your Utility
Vehicle engine seems to have fuel in the cylinder cavity.
Use EXTREME CAUTION when
performing the activity below.
Gasoline is EXTREMELY FLAMABLE!
1. Move the vehicle to a well ventilated area, away
from sparks or flame.
2. Park Vehicle on a level surface, set park brake,
turn off ignition switch, and remove switch key.
3. Next, remove the wire connected to the spark
plug. And remove the spark plug from the
engine. (See Figure 6-1) (Spark Plug Wrench
supplied with Operator’s Manual)
4. WARNING: Stand away from the spark plug
hole when performing step 5. Fuel can spray
several feet.
5. Wearing eye protection, slowly pull the recoil
start grip handle (See Figure 6-2) in an upward
motion. This should force the fuel out of the
cylinder cavity through the spark plug hole.
Caution: This gasoline spraying out of the
cylinder cavity is very flammable, use extreme
caution and make sure there are no sparks or
flames nearby.
6. Repeat step 3 until only air escapes out of the
spark plug hole.
7. Properly replace the spark plug back into the
cylinder head, move the vehicle away from any
spilled fuel. If there is fuel on the vehicle itself,
allow for it to evaporate before continuing.
8. Connect the plug wire. Your Utility Vehicle is
now ready to start.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-2