Multiquip manual GA-2.5H Troubleshooting Engine, Engine Troubleshooting

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GA-2.5H — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the

diagnosis based on the Engine Troubleshooting (Table 7) information shown below and on the proceeding page. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult our company's business office or service plant.

TABLE 7. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Inspect carburetor to see if fuel

Check fuel line

 

is reaching it?

 

 

 

 

 

No Fuel?

Add Fuel

 

 

 

 

Water in fuel tank?

Flush or replace fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

Fuel filter clogged?

Replace fuel filter

 

 

 

 

Stuck carburetor?

Check float mechanism.

Poor starting

 

 

Spark plug is red?

Spark plug is fouled. Check tranistor ignition unit.

 

 

 

 

Spark plug is blue-white?

Insufficient compression, injected air leaking. Carburetor jets are

 

clogged (overflow).

 

 

 

 

 

 

No spark present at tip of spark

Tranistor ignition unit broken, high voltage cord cracked or broken.

 

plug?

Start/Stop switch broken. Replace spark plug if fouled.

 

 

 

 

No oil?

Add oil as required.

 

 

 

 

Oil pressure alarm lamp blinks

Check Automatic shutdown circuit "oil sensor".

 

upon starting?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not turn over?

Replace cylinder and piston and if necessary axel joint.

 

 

 

 

Cylinder head connecting bolts

Tighten cylinder head connecting bolts.

 

loose?

 

 

 

 

 

Insufficient power output "no

Cylinder head gasket damaged?

Replace cylinder head gasket.

compression"

 

 

Malfunction of valve seat?

Re-seat valves.

 

 

 

 

 

Spark plug is loose?

Replace spark plug.

 

 

 

 

Worn piston rings?

Replace piston rings.

 

 

 

 

Malfunction in air-cleaner

Clean or replace air filter.

 

system, air filter clogged?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaking in from interface

Tighten bolts between carburetor and cylinder head. Replace

Insufficient power output

between carburetor and cylinder

cylinder head gasket.

"compression"

head?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace fuel filter.

 

Malfunction in fuel system?

Clean or replace carburetor.

 

 

Check carburetor float.

 

 

 

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Contents Model GA-2.5H Page Page Table of Contents Parts Ordering Procedures Best Deal! Order via Internet Dealers OnlyOrder via Fax Dealers Only GA-2.5H Safety Message Alert Symbols Burn HazardsRespiratory Hazards GA-2.5H Safety Message Alert Symbols Equipment DamageRotating Parts Hazards GA-3.6H- Rules for Safe Operation Read this manualPower Cord Safety GA-2.5H Rules for Safe OperationGA-2.5H Rules for Safe Operation EmergenciesWeight With Fuel Dimensions ApproximateDry Net Weight W x HGA-2.5H Specifications Engine Dimension L x W x HModel GA-2.5H Dimensions DimensionsGA-2.5H General Information Incandescent Loads Single Phase Load 60 HzGA-2.5H Load Application Small MotorsGA-2.5H Controls and Indicators Generator ComponentsFuel Gauge Read this gauge to determine when fuel is low MQ GA-2.5H Generator Refueling Generator RefuelingIndoor Installation GA-2.5H InstallationOutdoor Installation MountingGA-2.5H Installation Connecting the GroundExtension Cable General Inspection Prior to Operation Ground Power ToolsGA-2.5H PRE-INSPECTION Main Circuit BreakerEngine Oil Check GA-2.5H PRE-INSPECTION EngineBefore Starting Fuel CheckGA-2.5H Initial START-UP Engine Before Starting the EngineGA-2.5H Initial START-UP ENGINE/OPERATION Stopping The EngineMQ GA-2.5H Preparation for Long -TERM Storage Generator StorageMQ GA-2.5H Maintenance Engine Engine Maintenance ScheduleMQ GA-2.5H Maintenance Engine Cleaning the Fuel StrainerMaintenance GA-2.5H Wiring Diagram S/N 5496762 and below Generator/Engine Wiring Diagram S/N 5496762 and belowGA-2.5H Wiring Diagram S/N 5496763 and Above Generator/Engine Wiring Diagram S/N 5496763 and aboveGA-2.5H Troubleshooting Engine Engine TroubleshootingGA-2.5H Troubleshooting Engine WhiteGA-2.5H Troubleshooting Generator Generator TroubleshootingPage Part NO. Column GA-2.5H Explanation of Code in Remarks ColumnNO. Column QTY. ColumnGA-2.5H Suggested Spare Parts To 5 UnitsMachine Safety Decals GA-2.5H Nameplate and DecalsDecal AIR Cleaner GA-2.5H Nameplate and DecalsName Plate Assy MQ GA-2.5H Generator Assy Generator AssySpring Washer SET BOLT, RotorSET WASHER, Bearing END Bracket C SideMQ GA-2.5H Control BOX ASSY. S/N 5496762 and below Control BOX ASSY. S/N 5496762 and belowControl Panel Control BOXMachine Screw HEX. NUTMQ GA-2.5H Control BOX ASSY. S/N 5496763 and Above Control BOX ASSY. S/N 5496763 and AboveBRACKET, Circuit Breaker MQ GA-2.5H Pipe Frame ASSY. S/N 5496762 and below Pipe Frame ASSY. S/N 5496762 and belowRubber Suspension Pipe FrameWasher Fuel TankMQ GA-2.5H Pipe Frame ASSY. S/N 5496763 and Above Pipe Frame ASSY. S/N 5496763 and AboveHose CUP, Fuel StrainerFilter N/C Rubber CushionHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Cylinder Head Assy Cylinder Head AssyGASKET, Cylinder Head GUIDE, IN. ValveCLIP, Valve Guide Cover COMP, HeadHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Cylinder Barrel Assy Cylinder Barrel AssyPIN, Governor Weight Switch ASSY, OIL LevelHOLDER, Govenor Weight SLIDER, GovernorHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Crankcase Cover Assy Crankcase Cover AssyGASKET, OIL Filler CAP GASKET, Case CoverCAP, OIL Filler BOLT, LangeHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Crankshaft Assy Crankshaft AssyPart Name QTY. Remarks Crankshaft VE-TYPEHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Piston Assy Piston AssyRing SET, Piston STD ROD ASSY, ConnectingBOLT, Connecting ROD Ring SET, PistonHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Camshaft Assy Camshaft AssyROD, Push SPRING, Weight ReturnNUT, Pivot Adjusting ARM, Valve RockerHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Recoil Starter Assy Recoil Starter AssyRATCHET, Starter SCREW, SettingREEL, Recoil Starter GUIDE, RatchetHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine FAN Cover Assy FAN Cover AssyIncludes Items W COVER, FAN NH1 BlackShroud COMP., Lower Shroud ASSY., UpperHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Carburetor Assy Carburetor AssyValve SET, Float GASKET, AIR CleanerGasket SET Float SETHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine AIR Cleaner Assy AIR Cleaner AssyStay AIR Cleaner ELEMENT, AIR CleanerCover AIR Cleaner SEAL, AIR CleanerHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Muffler Assy Muffler AssyARRESTER, Spark Muffler CompPipe COMP., EX GASKET, MufflerHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Flywheel Assy Honda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Flywheel Assy Honda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Ignition Coil Assy Ignition Coil AssyWIRE, Stop Switch CLAMP, WireGROMMET, Wire Coil ASSY., IgnitionHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine GOVERNOR/CONTROL Assy GOVERNOR/CONTROL AssyBOLT, Governor ARM ROD, GovernorSPRING, Throttle Return NUT, FLANGE, 6MMHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Labels Assy EMBLEM, 5.5 HP DECAL, AIR CleanerHonda GX160K1EMA2 Engine Labels Assy DECAL, ChokeTerms and Conditions of Sale Parts Freight PolicyPage HERE’S HOW to GET Help

GA-2.5H specifications

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