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36 STORAGE
• Remove the sparkplugsand pourapprox t ~ 2 mL
(0.06 ~ 0.1 cu in.) of engine oi! throughthe spark
plug holes then screwthe spark plugsin after turn-
ing the engine a few times, Slowlyturn the engine
untilyou feel the compressionthen leave it there.
Thistraps the air insidethe cylindersand prevents
rust inside the engine,
• Wipe the body with oily c_oth,
• Wrap the engine with plastic sheeting and store it
in a dry place,
• Change engine oil for next use after period of
storage, Refer to MAINTENANCE chapter for Oi!
Change section).
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE 37
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
tf the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table
below as a guide to troubleshooting.
Symptom
Engine won't
Insufficient
start or output is compression
low
'_Nofuel to
combustion
chamber
Clogged air vent in tank cap
Faulty carburetor
Spark plugs
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
fouled by fue!
'€'logg'ed air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
Change fuel
Water in fuel
Probable Cause
Remedy
Faulty pistons,cylinders, piston rings, iK
and head gaskets
Faulty valves
Loose spark,,,plugs
Tighten properly
Loose cylinder head bolts
No fuel in fuel tank
Fill fuel tank
Fuel valve is not in O
position,
Open fuel valve Sever.
Clogged fuel filter or tube ................... Change fuel filter or fuel tube
Clean fuel tank,,¢a p
K
Open choke.
Rotate engine with spark plugs
removed to discharge excess fuel.
Clean spark plugs.
Clean
=
K
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