Bartell SG10, Owner'S Manual, Page: 22 / 24

SG10 OIPB – B19053
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Engine Troubleshooting Continued:
Difficult to start, “fuel is available,
spark is present, and compression is
low”.
Head gasket and/or spark plug gasket
damaged? Replace head and spark plug gaskets.
No fuel present at the carburetor.
Fuel not available in fuel tank? Fill with correct type of fuel.
Fuel filter clogged? Replace fuel filter.
Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel line.
“Weak in power” compression is
proper and does not misfire.
Air cleaner not clean? Clean or replace air cleaner.
Improper level in carburetor?
Check float adjustment.
Rebuild carburetor.
Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug.
Engine overheats.
Wrong fuel type? Flush fuel system, and replace with
correct type of fuel.
Spark plug heat value improper? Replace with correct type of spark plug.
Rotational speed fluctuates.
Governor adjusted correctly? Adjust governor.
Governor spring defective or missing? Replace governor spring.
Fuel flow restricted?
Check entire fuel system for leaks or
clogs.
Recoil starter malfunction.
Recoil mechanism clogged with dust
and dirt?
Clean recoil assembly with soap and
Recoil starter water.
Spiral spring loose? Replace spiral spring.
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