Multiquip operation manual Engine Troubleshooting Continued, MVH-304GHB-TROUBLESHOOTINGENGINE

MVH-304GHB—TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

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.

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