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HTN-SERIES —TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)
TABLE 5 CONT.. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Air filter is obstructed. | Replace air filter. | |
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| Altitude causes 3% loss of | If available, install high altitude jets in carburetor. | |
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| Choke is partially closed. | Open choke. | |
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| Faulty spark plugs or spark | Replace spark plugs or spark plug leads if faulty. | |
| plug leads. Spark plug lead | Reattach spark plug lead if disconnected. | |
Engine Lacks | disconnected. |
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Power | Fuel is contaminated. | Drain and clean fuel tank. Refill with clean fuel. | |
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| There is a lack of lubrication. | Check engine oil. | |
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| Engine is overheated | Allow engine to cool. Find and repair cause of | |
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| overheating. | |
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| Exhaust is restricted. | Remove or repair restriction. | |
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| Ignition timing incorrect. | Set engine ignition timing to manufacturer's | |
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| Ignition timing incorrect. | Set engine ignition timing to manufacturer's | |
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| Fuel mixture is too lean. | Look for intake system leak. Repair any leaks | |
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Engine Overheats | Exhaust is restricted. | Remove or repair restriction. | |
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Fan shroud or fan is broken | Replace fan shroud. | ||
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| Coolant level is low. | Fill radiator when cool. Add coolant to fill line on | |
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| reservoir. | |
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| Low or Hi crankcase oil level | Check engine oil. Fill if low, drain if overfilled. | |
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| Battery is discharged or | Charge and test battery. Replace if defective. | |
| defective. |
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Engine Will Not | Loose or faulty wires or | Inspect wiring, repair any bad connections or | |
connections. | wires. | ||
Crank |
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Faulty ignition switch or | Replace defective switch or starter. | ||
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| starter. |
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| Engine is seized. | Repair or replace engine. | |
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