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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Engine misfires
1. Spark plug cap loose.
2. Incorrect spark plug gap or damaged spark plug.
3. Defective spark plug cap.
4. Old or low quality gasoline.
5. Incorrect compression.
Engine stops suddenly 1. Fuel tank empty or full of impure or low quality
2. Low oil shutdown.
3. Defective fuel tank cap creating vacuum,preventing
4. Faulty magneto.
5. Disconnected or improperly connected spark plug
Engine stops when
1. Dirty air filter
under heavy load
2. Engine running cold.
Engine knocks
1. Old or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine overloaded.
3. Incorrect spark timing, deposit buildup, worn
Engine backfires
1. Impure or low quality gasoline.
2. Engine too cold.
3. Intake valve stuck or overheated engine.
4. Incorrect timing.
Trash pump overheating
1. Strainer or hose clogged.
or performaing poorly
2. Suction hose out of water.
3. Head limit exceeded.
4. Air leak
5. Pump not primed.
Pump wil not draw
1. Pump not primed.
water
2. Hose clamps on inlet hose are not tight.
Possible Causes
gasoline.
fuel flow.
cap.
engine,or other mechanical problems.
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Probable Solutions
1. Check wire connections.
2. Re-gap or replace spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug cap.
4. Use only fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol
(E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Diagnose and repair compression.(See "Engine
will not start: COMPRESSION RELATED section.)
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizertreated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol
(E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Fill engine oil to proper level. Check engine oil
before EVERY use.
3. Test/replace fuel tank cap.
4. Have qualified technician service magneto.
5. Secure spark plug cap.
1. Clean or replace element.
2. Allow engine to warm up prior to operating
equipment.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol
(E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Do not exceed equipment's load rating.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose and service
engine.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% ethanol
(E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Use cold weather fuel and oil additives to prevent
backfiring.
3. Have qualified technician diagnose and service
engine.
4. Check engine timing.
1. Remove debris from stainer or hose.
2. Place suction hose under the surface of water.
3. Relocate pump so suction head is less than
discharge head (maximum 98 feet).
4. Tighten connectors and clamps or replace seal
packing.
5. Re-prime pump.
1. Re-prime pump.
2. Check and tighten hose clamps. Adjust clamp
position if necessary.
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