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Engine Does Not Start
Check controls
Engine OFF/ON switch is in the “OFF”
position
Turn Engine OFF/ON switch to the
“ON” position
Fuel valve in “OFF” position
Turn Fuel valve to “ON” position
Check fuel
Out of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Stale fuel or water in fuel
Drain fuel tank and fuel injection pump
assembly. Replace with fresh fuel.
Check Engine Oil
Engine oil low
Add engine oil
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check air filter
Air filter is dirty
Clean air filter
Check Fuel
Stale fuel or water in fuel
Drain fuel tank and fuel injection pump
assembly. Replace with fresh fuel.
Check Fuel filter
Clogged fuel filter
Replace fuel filter
Contact service center
Fuel pump
malfunction
Contact service center
Valve stuck
Contact service center
Engine Lacks Power
Check fuel
Out of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Engine Quits During Operation
Check Pump Chamber
Pump was not primed
Prime pump
Hose is kinked or damaged
Unkink hose, replace damaged hose
Strainer is clogged
Remove debris to unclog strainer
Strainer is not submerged underwater
Completely submerge strainer
Gasket is damaged
Replace Gasket
Wing nut and hose clamp are loose
Tighten wing nut and hose clamp
Measure Suction & Discharge Head
Head distance is excessive
Relocate pump and / or hoses to
shorten head.
Check Engine
Engine Lacks Power
See Engine Lacks Power
No Pump Output
Check Suction Hose
Hose is too long or diameter to small
Replace hose
Hose is kinked or damaged
Unkink hose, replace damaged hose
Strainer is clogged
Remove debris to unclog strainer
Gasket is damaged
Replace Gasket
Wing nut and hose clamp are loose
Tighten wing nut and hose clamp
Check Discharge Hose
Hose is too long or diameter to small
Replace hose
Hose is kinked or damaged
Unkink hose, replace damaged hose
Measure Suction & Discharge Head
Head distance is excessive
Relocate pump and / or hoses to
shorten head.
Check Engine
Engine Lacks Power
See Engine Lacks Power
Low Pump Output
