Minuteman Mirage M220021K17, Operation Service Parts Care

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Table 3 provides basic troubleshooting guidance. If you fail to
resolve the problem after taking the corrective actions
suggested, contact the equipment or engine dealer.
Many troubleshooting procedures present
hazards that can result in severe personal injury or death.
Only qualified service personnel with knowledge of fuels,
electricity, and machinery hazards should perform service
procedures. Review Safety Precautions.
Hot engine parts can cause severe burns.
Always allow the engine time to cool before performing any
maintenance or service.
TABLE 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Corrective Action
1. The engine fails to crank a. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cable connections
at the battery and the engine if equipt.
b. Recharge the battery. Refer to the equipment or battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2. The engine cranks slowly. a. Clean and tighten the positive (+) and negative (-) battery cable
connections at the battery and the engine if equipt.
c. Recharge the battery. Refer to the equipment or battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.
c. Change engine oil to oil having the proper viscosity for the ambient
temperature. See Table 1.
3. The engine cranks but fails a. Check the fuel tank or LPG container and fill as necessary.
to start. b. Check, and if necessary, reconnect the fuel line to the vapor-withdrawal
fitting on the LPG container.
c. Open any closed fuel shut-off valve.
d. Check engine oil level and add oil as necessary.
e. Service the air cleaner.
f.
Clean the air precleaner (floorcare engines).
g. Replace the spark plugs.
4. The engine runs and a. Check the fuel tank or LPG container and fill as necessary. On cold days
then stops. the LPG container may have to be kept at least half full to provide the rate
of vaporization necessary to keep up with the engine fuel demand.
b. Check, and if necessary, reconnect the fuel line to the vapor-withdrawal
fitting on the LPG container.
c. Check the engine oil level and add oil as necessary. Drain excess oil if the
level is above the dipstick FULL mark.
5. The engine exhausts a. Service the air cleaner.
black smoke.
6. The engine misfires. a. Replace the spark plugs.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
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WARNING
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