Operator’s Manual
SS14CW Water Pump
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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
1. Power switch off
1. Flip switch to
ON
position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel
3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty, or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace , or gap spark plug
5. Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of fuel tank
5. Push fuel line down into fuel in fuel tank
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
1. Dirty air filter
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
2. Turn off choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season.
2. Spark plug wire loose
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new gas can
Engine misses or lacks power
1. Clogged fuel tank
1. Remove and clean fuel tank
2. Clogged air filter
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, but has no power
1. Choke on
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Call factory
3. Fuel cap not venting
3. Replace fuel cap
Engine runs, then quits
1. Plugged fuel filter
1. Clean or replace fuel filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Call factory
3. Fuel cap not venting
3. Clean or replace fuel cap
Engine revs too high
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Call factory
2. Low fuel in tank
2. Add fuel to tank
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