6
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 at the engine.
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 (-) cable connections at
the battery and at the engine.
b. Recharge the battery. Refer to the equipment or battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.
c. Chang engine oil to oil having the proper viscosity for the ambient
temperature.
3. The engine
cranks but
fails to start.
a. Fill the LPG container if low on fuel, or if over-filled, return to filling
station for adjustment.
b. Check, and if necessary, reconnect the fuel line to the
vapor-withdrawal
fitting
on the LPG container.
c. Slowly open any closed fuel shut-off valves.
d. Service the air cleaner. Do not soak with oil!
e. Clean the cooling air precleaner (top).
f. Check to make sure the spark plug cable is on tight.
g. Replace the spark plug.
h. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
i. Check both ends of the vacuum hose to make sure it is on tight.
j. Reconnect any loose wiring.
k. Make sure the proper type of LPG container is being used. The
container must have a
vapor-withdrawal fitting
to supply the engine.
4. The engine
runs and then
stops.
a. Check the LPG container and fill as necessary.
On cold days, 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.
d. Clean spark arrestor.
5. The engine
lacks power.
a. Service the air cleaner.
b. Check the LPG container and fill as necessary.
On cold days, 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.
c. Clean the spark arrestor.
6. The engine
exhausts
black smoke.
a. Service the air cleaner
7. The engine
misfires.
a. Replace the spark plugs. Check connections.
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