K&S KS 12-1E 1/3 ATSR, Instruction

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24. TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault Probable cause Remedy
Engine will not start
The engine start key (button) is
set to the OFF position
Set the engine start key (button)
to the ON position
The fuel valve is set to the “CLOSE”
position
Move the fuel valve to the
“OPEN” position
Air choke is open Close the air choke lever
Fuel tank is empty Fill in the fuel tank
Fuel tanks contains dirty or
used fuel
Replace fuel in the fuel tank
Spark plug smoked or
damaged; wrong distance
between electrodes
Clean the spark plug or replace it
with a new one; set the correct
distance between the electrodes
Reduced engine power /
troubled engine start
Fuel tank is dirty Clean the fuel tank
Air filter is dirty Replace the air filter
Water in fuel tank and/or
carburetor; clogged carburetor
Empty the fuel tank, fuel line
and carburetor
Wrong distance between
spark plug electrodes
Set the correct distance between
the electrodes.
Engine overheating
Cooling fins are
contaminated
Clean the cooling fins
Air filter is dirty Clean the air filter
Engine starts, but no
output voltage
Circuit breaker tripped Set the circuit breaker to ON
Connection cables of poor
quality
Check cables for normal
operation; replace, if extension
cable is used
Faulty connected device Try connecting another device
Generator works, but does
not support connected
electrical devices
Device overload Try connecting fewer devices
Short circuit of one of the
connected devices
Try disconnecting the faulty
device
Air filter is dirty Clean the air filter
Insufficient engine speed Contact the service center
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