SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
AIR IN ARC
®
200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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ENGINE (CONTINUED)
Engine stops during operation
(continued)
Wrong fuel type fill
Use only clean, automotive grade
gasoline—do not use E85, etc. Refer to
Engine Operator’s Manual for information on
engine fuel type to use.
Restricted engine air filter
Replace.
Restricted cooling air in or out
Clean engine intake grill. refer to
Section
6.5.9.5, Engine Cooler Maintenance
.
Fouled spark plug
Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual.
Gradual loss of engine power
Contaminated fuel
Drain and replace fuel supply.
Wrong fuel type fill
Use only clean, automotive grade
gasoline—do not use E85, etc. Refer to
Engine Operator’s Manual for information on
engine fuel type to use.
Engine air filter contaminated
Check air filter. Replace if necessary (refer
to the Engine Operator’s Manual).
Fuel filter(s) and/or fuel lines partly
plugged
Replace fuel filter or lines. Refer to
Section
6.5.9.4, Replacing the In-line Fuel Filters
,
and the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Vapor lock
Machine overloading. Allow to cool.
Refer to
“Engine overheats”
section in this
Troubleshooting Guide.
Defective oil pressure switch
Check continuity, and replace Kohler
®
Oil
Sentry Protection switch, if necessary (refer
to Engine Operator’s Manaul).
Fouled spark plug
Check spark plug and replace if necessary.
See Engine Operator’s Manual.
Engine choke not operating properly.
Check engine choke position.
COMPRESSOR
Flywheel rotation slows down
Belt(s) slipping
Re-tension or replace belts.
Severe vibration
Bent crankshaft
Remove and replace. Contact Vanair for
details.
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7.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Fault/Malfunction
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
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Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment
procedures. Contact the Engine manufacturer.
