Operating instructions

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Engine will not Start
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not turn over
and the monitoring beeper
sounds.
• Refer to MONITORING BEEPER CODED SIGNALS
above.
Engine does not turn over.
• Safety lanyard removed. • Install cap over switch.
• Burnt fuse. • Check wiring then
replace fuse.
• Discharged battery. • Refer to an authorized
dealer.
• Battery connections,
corroded or loose.
• Refer to an authorized
dealer.
• Water flooded engine. • Refer to an authorized
dealer.
Engine slowly turns.
• Discharged or weak
battery.
• Refer to an authorized
dealer.
Engine turns over.
• Fuel tank empty or water
contaminated.
• Refill or siphon and fill with
fresh fuel.
• Fuel filter clogged or
water contaminated.
• Clean, check fuel tank for
water.
• Fuel flooded engine:
– Fouled/defective
spark plugs.
•Replace.
Engine Misfires, Runs Irregularly
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Weak spark. • Fouled worn spark plugs. • Replace.
• Faulty RPM limiter. • Refer to an authorized
dealer.
• Too much oil supplied to
engine.
• Improper oil pump
adjustment, refer to an
authorized dealer.
Lean fuel mixture. • Fuel: Level too low, stale
or water contaminated.
• Siphon and/or refill.
• Fuel filter, clogged or
water contaminated.
• Refer to an authorized
dealer.
Rich fuel mixture
(high fuel consumption).
• Flame arrester
dirty/clogged.
• Clean or replace.
Engine Overheats
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Monitoring beeper
continuously sounds.
• Clogged jet pump water
intake.
•Clean.
• Incorrect type of fuel or
oil.
• Siphon and refill.
• Clogged coolant system. • Flush cooling system
with garden hose.
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