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Introduction Product Overview Operation Maintenance Service Parts
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The engine does not start.
No fuel in the tank.
Add fuel to the tank. Refer to
.
The ignition switch is in the
Off
position.
Toggle the switch to the
On
position. Refer to:
Fuel tank vent closed.
Open the fuel vent. Refer to:
"Starting and Stopping the Pump"
Fuel line or fuel tank screen clogged.
Clean or replace the fuel line and/or fuel screen.
The carburetor is flooded.
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Hold throttle in fast position and crank engine.
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Close carburetor main adjustment needle and crank until the
engine starts. Then turn needle to 1 turn open.
The spark plug is not working properly.
Replace the spark plug. Refer to:
for the spark plug specifications.
The spark plug wire is not working properly.
Replace the spark plug wire.
The ignition system is not operating properly.
Contact Waterous for more information.
The engine is difficult to start.
The fuel is bad.
Drain and replace the fuel with fresh fuel.
The fuel mixture contains too much oil.
Drain and replace the fuel with properly mixed fuel.
The engine is not properly choked.
Adjust the choke. Refer to:
"Starting and Stopping the Pump"
The carburetor is out of adjustment.
Adjust the carburetor. Refer to:
.
The carburetor or reed plate gaskets are leaking.
Replace the damaged gaskets.
Weak spark at lead wire.
Contact Waterous for more information.
The engine is misfiring.
The carburetor is dirty or malfunctioning.
Clean or repair the carburetor.
The fuel is old, contaminated, or deteriorated.
Drain and replace the fuel with fresh fuel.
The spark plug is fouled or malfunctioning.
Clean or adjust the spark plug. Refer to:
for the spark plug specifications.
The lead wire has weak or insufficient spark.
Contact Waterous for more information.
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