Chicago Electric 98391 manual Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Engine backfires

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Probable Solutions

Engine backfires

1.

Impure or low quality diesel fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh #2 diesel

 

 

 

 

fuel.

 

2.

Engine too cold.

2.

Use cold weather fuel and oil

 

 

 

 

additives to prevent backfiring.

 

3.

Engine not properly adjusted for

3.

Qualified technician must adjust

 

 

high altitude operation.

 

engine at altitudes greater than

 

 

 

 

5,000 feet above sea level.

 

4.

Intake valve stuck, incorrect timing,

4.

Have qualified technician diagnose

 

 

clogged carburetor, or overheated

 

and service engine.

 

 

engine.

 

 

AC output, but no

1. Fuse burnt out.

1.

Replace Fuse.

DC output

 

 

 

 

* Every time fuel system is serviced, replace the fuel filter.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.

SKU 98391

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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