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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Corrective action
Engine fails to fire.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel not reaching the engine.
Fill the tank with fuel and repeat
Priming procedure.
Glowplug element is burnt out.
Glowplug battery discharged
Replace glowplug.
Recharge or replace the battery.
Clogged fuel filter
Silencer inside is dirty.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Clean inside the silencer.
Over priming
Remove glowplug and pump excess fuel.
Fuel tubing is disconnected.
Connect fuel tubing securely.
Fuel tubing is kinked, split or has a hole.
Check the tubing carefully and replace if necessary.
Incorrect servo linkage
Connect correctly after setting servo at neutral.
Reverse rotating direction of electric starter.
Mare sure it rotates counter clockwise seen
from crankshaft side.
Recoil starter slips.
Inject cleaner spray into starter cord crevis
on the body.
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Symptom
Cause
Corrective action
Engine fires intermittently but does not run.
Insufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the tank with fuel.
Deteriorated glowplug
Replace glowplug.
Clogged fuel filter
Silencer inside is dirty.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Clean inside the silencer.
Engine overheated
Wait until engine cools.
Glowplug battery disconnected too soon.
Do not disconnect plug battery and wait until
r.p.m. become stable.
Air bubbles in fuel
Install O rings to the tank screws to
prevent bubbles.