Operation Section
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Basic Troubleshooting
The EMS systems are equipped with built-in fault
diagnostics. Detected system faults can be displayed by
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and are covered in
the Advanced Diagnostics section. Items such as fuel
level, plugged fuel lines, clogged fuel filters and
malfunctioning pressure regulators may not set a fault
code by the Small Engine Control Module (SECM).
Below are basic checks that should be made before
referring to the Advanced Diagnostics section, if engine
or drivability problems are encountered.
Locating a problem in a propane engine is done exactly
the same way as with a gasoline engine. Consider all
parts of the ignition and mechanical systems as well as
the fuel system.
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
Fuel container empty
Fill fuel container
z
Do not exceed 80% of liquid capacity
Liquid valve closed
Slowly open liquid valve
Excess flow valve closed
Reset excess flow valve
z
Close liquid valve
z
Wait for a “click” sound
z
Slowly open liquid valve
Plugged fuel line
Remove obstruction from the fuel line
z
Close liquid fuel valve
z
Using caution, disconnect the fuel line
(some propane may escape)
z
Clear obstruction with compressed air
z
Re-connect fuel line
z
Slowly open liquid fuel valve
z
Leak test
Broken Fuse - SECM
Replace Fuse for SECM
z
See Maintenance Section, Fuses
replacement
Clogged fuel filter
Repair/replace as required
z
See Maintenance Section, LP Fuel Filter
replacement
Faulty vapor connection between
the pressure regulator/converter and
the mixer
Check connection
z
Verify no holes in hose
z
Clamps must be tight
z
Look for kinked, pinched and/or collapsed
hose
Fuel Lock-off malfunction
Repair/replace Fuel Lock-off
z
See Engine Service Manual
Pressure regulator/converter
malfunction
Test pressure regulator/converter operation
z
See Engine Service Manual
Engine Cranking but
Will Not Start
Incorrect air/fuel or ignition/spark
control
See Advanced Diagnostics
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