Multiquip R2000H - TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE, Engine Troubleshooting, Symptom, Possible Problem

R2000H — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

TABLE 7. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Difficult to start
Fuel is available but spark plug will	Ignition plug being bridge?	Check ignition system.
not ignite. (Power available at high
tension cable).	Carbon deposit at ignition?	Clean or replace ignition.
	Short circuit due to defective	Replace insulators.
	insulators?
	Improper spark gap?	Set spark plug gap to the correct gap.
Fuel is available but spark plug will	Short circuit at stop switch?	Check stop switch circuit. Replace stop switch if defective.
not ignite. (Power NOT available at
high tension cable).	Ignition coil defective?	Replace ignition coil.
Fuel is available and spark plug	Muffler clogged with carbon	Clean or replace muffler.
ignites (compression normal).	deposits?
	Fuel in use inadequate (water,	Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.
	dust)?
	Air Cleaner clogged?	Clean or replace air cleaner.
Fuel is available and spark plug	Defective cylinder head gasket?	Tighten cylinder head bolts or replace head gasket.
ignites (compression low ).
	Cylinder worn?	Replace cylinder.
	Spark plug loose?	Tighen spark plug.
Operation not satisfactory
Not enough power available	Air cleaner clogged?
(compression normal, no miss-firing).
	Air in fuel line?	Bleed (remove air) from fuel line.
	Fuel level in carbureator float	Adjust carbureator float
	chamber improper?
	Carbon deposits in cylinder?	Clean or replace cylinder
Not enough power available	Ignition coil defective?	Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.
(compression normal, miss-firing).
	Ignition plug often shorts?	Replace ignition wires, clean ignition.
	Fuel in use inadequate (water,	Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.
	dust)?
Engine overheats.	Excessive carbon depostion in	Clean or replace crankcase.
	combustion chamber?
	Exhaust or muffler clogged with	Clean or replace muffler.
	carbon.
	Spark plug heat value incorrect?	Replace spark plug with correct type spark plug.
Operation not satisfactory
Rotational speed fluctuates.	Governor adjustment improper?	Adjust governor to correct lever.
	Governor spring defective?	Clean or replace ignition.
	Fuel flow erratic?	Check fuel line.
	Air taken in through suction line?	Check suction line.
Recoil starter not working properly.	Dust in rotating part?	Clean recoil starter assembly.
	Spring spring failure?	Replace sprial spring.

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