Multiquip MVC-88VGE/VGEW-TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE/COMPACTOR, Engine Troubleshooting Continued

MVC-88VGE/VGEW—TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE/COMPACTOR)

	TABLE 7. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
			Air cleaner not clean?	Clean or replace air cleaner
	"Weak in power" compression is		Improper level in carburetor?	Check float adjustment, re-build
	proper and does not misfire.			carbureator.
			Defective Spark plug?	Clean or replace spark plug.
			Water in fuel system?	Flush fuel system, and replace
				with correct type of fuel.
	"Weak in power" compression is
			Dirty spark plug?	Clean or replace spark plug.
	proper but misfires.
			Ignition coil defective?	Replace ignition coil.
			Spark plug heat value improper?	Replace with correct type of
				spark plug.
	Engine overheats.
			Correct type of fuel?	Replace with correct type of fuel
			Cooling fins dirty?	Clean cooling fins.
			Governor adjusted correctly?	Adjust governor.
	Rotational speed fluctuates.		Governor spring defective?	Replace governor spring.
			Fuel flow restricted?	Check entire fuel system for
				leaks or clogs.
			Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and	Clean recoil assembly with soap
	Recoil starter malfunction.		dirt?	and water.
			Spiral spring loose?	Replace spiral spring.
	TABLE 8. PLATE COMPACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING
	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
		Engine speed too low?		Set engine speed to correct RPM.
		Clutch slips?		Check or replace clutch.
		V-belt slips?		Adjust or replace V-belt.
Travel speed too low, and vibration is weak.
		Excessive oil in vibrator?		Drain excess oil and fill to proper level.
		Malfunction in vibrator housing?		Check eccentric, gears and counter
				weights.
		Bearing Failure?		Replace bearing.
		Insufficient Engine Output?		Check engine, compression, etc.

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