Multiquip MVC80VH/VHW manual Engine Troubleshooting

			TROUBLESHOOTING
	TABLE 8. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
	SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
			Air cleaner not clean?		Clean or replace air cleaner
			Improper level in carburetor?		Check float adjustment, re-build
	"Weak in power" compression is				carbureator.
	proper and does not misfire.
			Defective Spark plug?		Clean or replace spark plug.
			Defective 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.
			Sprial spring loose?		Replace sprial spring.
	TABLE 9. 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
		Excessive oil in vibrator?		Drain excess oil and fill to proper level.
weak.
		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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