Chaparral SSI 180, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Poor acceleration cont.
Engine runs but misfiring
Excessive fuel consumption
Blue exhaust smoke
Black or Gray exhaust smoke
White exhaust smoke
3. Flame arrestor dirty or air intake obstructed
4. Engine overheating
1. Fouled spark plug(s)
2. Wet spark plug wires
3. Carbon tracked distributor
4. Loose ignition wires
5. Defective fuel pump
6. Partially clogged fuel filter
7. Contaminated fuel
1. Restriction in flame arrestor
2. Faulty fuel pump
3. Dirty flame arrestor screen
4. Spark plugs bad or set improperly
5. Incorrect timing
1. Lube level too high
2. Oil too thin
3. Oil overheated
1. Fuel mixture too rich (carb only)
2. Choke stuck (carb only)
3. Poor carburetor setting (carb only)
4. Carburetor fuel level too high (carb only)
5. Clogged flame arrestor
1. Engine misfiring
2. Spark plugs dirty or not gapped correctly
3. Clean flame arrestor and check
air intake.
4. Check engine temperature (See Engine
Owner/Service Manual).
1. Remove, clean, or replace.
2. Wipe dry, inspect and replace
damaged wires.
3. Clean or replace as required.
4. Inspect all wire connections.
5. Repair or replace as required.
6. Clean or replace fuel filter.
7. Drain fuel tank, flush clean and replace
fuel filter.
1. Remove flame arrestor and clean.
2. Repair or replace as required.
3. Clean or replace as required.
4. Clean and set; or replace spark plugs.
5. Time engine.
1. Drain off excessive oil.
2. Drain and replace oil (See Engine
Owner/Service Manual).
3. Check cooling system.
1. Adjust carburetor.
2. Lubricate and adjust.
3. Readjust carburetor (See Engine
Owner/Service Manual).
4. Adjust float in carburetor.
5. Clean or replace as required.
1. See Engine Owner/Service Manual.
2. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.