MQ PS4030 SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE 12. TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE, CONTINUED)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Clear air intake of dirt and debris.

 

Intake air restricted?

Replace air cleaner elements as

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

"Weak in power" compression is proper

Improper fuel or contaminated fuel?

Flush fuel system if contaminated.

Refill with clean fuel of prescribed

and does not misfire.

 

quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injection Line leaks?

Repair or replace lines.

 

 

 

 

Charge air line leaking?

Repair or replace line.

 

 

 

 

Water in fuel system?

Flush fuel system and replace with

 

correct type fuel.

 

 

"Weak in power" compression is proper

 

 

Ignition defective?

Replace ignition.

but misfires.

 

 

 

 

Damage, or worn Injector orifices?

Clean or replace injectors.

 

 

 

 

Wrong fuel type?

Flush fuel system, and replace with

 

correct type of fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear air intake of dirt and debris.

 

Intake air restricted?

Replace air cleaner elements as

Engine overheats.

 

necessary.

 

 

 

Injection Valve defective?

Replace Injection valve.

 

 

 

 

Cooling fins dirty?

Clean cooling fins.

 

 

 

 

Oil level to low or too high?

Adjust oil to proper level.

 

 

 

 

Governor adjusted correctly?

Adjust governor.

 

 

 

Rotational speed fluctuates.

Governor spring defective or missing?

Replace governor spring.

 

 

 

Fuel flow restricted?

Check entire fuel system for leaks or

 

clogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose, damaged wiring?

Ensure tight, clean connections on

 

battery and starter.

 

 

Starter malfunction.

 

 

Battery insufficiently charged?

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

 

 

 

Starter damaged or internally shorted?

Replace Starter.

 

 

 

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