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Engine Troubleshooting
Below items are essential to support a engine work well.
1.
Qualified fuel: There is a certain proportion of combustible mixture in the cylinder.
2.
Spark: The spark plug emits a strong spark in limited time.
3.
Compression: sufficient compression pressure in the cylinder.
4.
Valve timing: correct opening time.
Faults
Inspection
Results
Possible causes
Engine does not
start or difficult to
start
Check if the fuel flow into
carburetor
No
No fuel in tank
Oil between tank and
carburetor is blocked.
Yes
Float components of
carburetor stuck.
Vent on tank cap blocked.
Remove the spark plug then
test
Weak or no spark
Spark plug fails
Spark plug is dirty
Electronic ignition faulty
Magneto faulty
Good spark
Poor or broken wiring
high-voltage cable is
disconnected or
short-circuited
Ignition coil break or short
circuit
Ignition switch faulty
Test cylinder pressure
Low
Starting mechanism skidded
Normal
Valve clearance is too small
Valve opening blocked
Cylinder or piston ring wear
Cylinder head gasket broken
Improper valve timing
Restart engine
Engine turns but does Choke opens too wide