Kushlan Products KPRC160 - Manual (Page 10)

SPARK at spark
plug ”.
Short circuit due to deficient spark
plug insulation?
Check spark plug insulation, replace if
worn
Improper spark plug gap? Set to proper gap
Difficult to start, ”Fuel
is available, but no
SPARK at spark
plug ”.
ON/OFF switch is shorted? Check switch wiring, replace switch
Ignition coil detective? Replace ignition coil
Improper spark gap, point ’s dirty? Set correct spark gap and clean points
Condenser insulation worm of short
circuiting?
Replace condenser
Spark plug wire broken or short
circuiting?
Replace defective spark plug wiring
Difficult to start, ”Fuel
is available, spark is
present and
compression is
normal ”.
Wrong fuel type? Flush fuel system, and replace with
correct type of fuel
Water or dust in fuel system? Flush fuel system
Air cleaner dirty? Clean or replace air cleaner
Difficult to start, ”Fuel
is available, spark is
present and
compression is low ”.
Suction/exhaust value stuck or
protruded?
Re-seat valves
Piston ring and/or cylinder worn? Replace piston rings and or piston
Cylinder head and/or spark plug not
tightened properly?
Torque cylinder head bolts and spark
plug
No fuel present at
arburetor
Fuel not available in fuel tank? Fill with correct type of fuel
Fuel cock does not open properly? Apply lubricant to loosen fuel cock
level, replace if necessary
Fuel filter clogged? Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged? Clean or replace fuel tank cap
Air in fuel line? Bleed fuel fine
“Weak in power ”
compression is
proper and does not
mistires
Air cleaner not clean? Clean or replace cleaner
Improper level in carburetor? Check float adjustment, re-build
carburetor
Defective spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug
“Weak in power ”
compression is
proper but mistires
Water in fuel system? Flush fuel system, and replace with
correct type of fuel
Dirty spark plug? Clean or replace spark plug
Ignition coil defective? Replace ignition coil
Engine overheats
Spark plug heat value improper? Replace with correct type of spark
plug
Correct type of fuel? Replace with correct of fuel
Cooling fins dirty? Clean cooling fins
Rotational speed
fluctuates.
Governor adjusted correctly? Adjust governor
Governor spring defective? Replace governor spring
Fuel flow restricted? Check entire fuel system for leaks or
clogs