Hobart Welding Products OM-498 manual Engine, Make starting difficult

C. Engine

Trouble	Remedy
Engine will not crank (Honda electric-	Reset ignition circuit breaker (see Section 7-3).
start models only).
	Check battery voltage.
	Check battery connections and tighten if necessary.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check engine ignition circuit.
Engine will not start.	Check fuel level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5).
	Open fuel valve (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and
	make starting difficult.
	Check battery voltage (Honda electric-start models only).
	Check battery connections and tighten if necessary (Honda electric-start models only).
	Check oil level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low. Refill crankcase with proper
	viscosity oil for operating temperature.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check low oil level shutdown switch.
Engine stopped during normal	Check fuel level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5).
operation.
	Open fuel valve (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Close fuel valve before moving unit or carburetor may flood and
	make starting difficult.
	Check oil level (see Section 4-4 or 4-5). Engine stops if oil level is too low.
Battery discharges between uses (elec-	Clean battery, terminals, and posts with baking soda and water solution; rinse with clear water.
tric-start models only).
	Periodically recharge battery (approximately every 3 months).
	Replace battery.
	Check voltage regulator and connections according to engine manual.
Unstable or sluggish engine speeds.	Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 7-4 or 7-5).
	Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
	Tune-up engine according to engine manual.

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