GOLD 95/115/130 OWNER’S MANUAL VER 10
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnosing and starting a flooded engine
A flooded engine can be identified by the smell of unburned gasoline coming from the exhaust pipe, or by
periodic weak firing and puffs of black smoke during starting attempts If you have a flooded engine,
follow the procedure below:
Remove the spark plug and thoroughly dry it (Note another indication of a flooded engine is a spark
plug that is dripping with gas)
With the spark plug removed push the starter button for a few seconds while holding the throttle in
the full-open position This will remove excess fuel from the engine
Install the dry spark plug, and start using the normal procedure
WARNING!
Ensure you have placed the spark plug cap away from all fuel sources before pulling the
starter cord or a fire could occur!
WARNING!
Do not use a flooded engine procedure whereby you hold the throttle wide-open and then
attempt to start the engine
If the engine were to start, the prop would rapidly spin to full RPM and damage or injury would most
likely occur!
Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Engine does not start
No fuel in tank
Fill tank per fueling instructions
Fuel pickup does not reach all
the way to bottom of tank
Inspect fuel pickup and ensure that it
reaches the bottom
Spark Plug cap not in place
Ensure spark plug cap is installed
Insufficient battery power Recharge
battery
Fouled Spark Plug
Inspect plug, clean and re-gap, or
replace with a new plug
Incorrect Spark Plug Gap
Gap the plug to 0025” (0635mm)
Engine starts, but does
not continue to run
Engine is flooded
Follow procedure outlined in section
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