Transportation, Engine trouble shooting – Kushlan Products KPC160W User Manual
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TRANSPORTATION
1.Always shut off engine when transporting machine.
2.Make sure lifting device has enough capacity to hold machine ( see identification plate on machine for weight).
3.Use central lifting point (a) (c) (as optional) when lifting machine.
4.Trolley wheel (b) as optional is used for short distance transportation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTION
Travel Speed too low,
Engine speed too low?
Set engine speed to correct RPM.
and vibration is weak
Clutch slips?
Check or replace clutch
V- belt slips?
Adjust or replace V-belt
Excessive oil in vibration?
Drain excess oil and fill to proper lever
Malfunction in vibrator housing?
Check eccentric, gears and counter weights
Bearing Failure?
Replace Bearing
Insufficient
engine
output?
Check
engine,
compression,
etc.
ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTION
Difficult to start, ”Fuel is available,
but no SPARK at spark plug”.
Difficult to start, ”Fuel is available,
but no SPARK at spark plug”.
Difficult to start, ”Fuel is available,
spark is present and compression
is normal”.
Difficult to start, ”Fuel is available,
spark is present and compression
is low”.
No fuel present at arburetor
“Weak in power” compression
is proper and does not mistires
“Weak in power” compression
is proper but mistires
Engine overheats
Rotational speed fluctuates.
Recoil starter malfunction
Spark plugs bridging?
Carbon deposit on spark plug?
Short circuit due to deficient spark plug
insulation?
Improper spark plug gap?
ON/OFF switch is shorted?
Ignition coil detective?
Improper spark gap, point’s dirty?
Condenser insulation worm of short cir-
cuiting?
Spark plug wire broken or short circuiting?
Wrong fuel type?
Water or dust in fuel system?
Air cleaner dirty?
Suction/exhaust value stuck or protruded?
Piston ring and/or cylinder worn?
Cylinder head and/or spark plug not tight-
ened properly?
Fuel not available in fuel tank?
Fuel cock does not open properly?
Fuel filter clogged?
Fuel tank cap breather hole clogged?
Air in fuel line?
Air cleaner not clean?
Improper level in carburetor?
Defective spark plug?
Water in fuel system?
Dirty spark plug?
Ignition coil defective?
Spark plug heat value improper?
Correct type of fuel?
Cooling fins dirty?
Governor adjusted correctly?
Governor spring defective?
Fuel flow restricted?
Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and
dirt?
Spiral spring loose?
Check gap, insulation or replace spark plug.
Clean or replace spark plug.
Check spark plug insulation, replace if worn
Set to proper gap
Check switch wiring, replace switch
Replace ignition coil
Set correct spark gap and clean points
Replace condenser
Replace defective spark plug wiring
Flush fuel system, and replace with correct type of fuel
Flush fuel system
Clean or replace air cleaner
Re-seat valves
Replace piston rings and or piston
Torque cylinder head bolts and spark plug
Fill with correct type of fuel
Apply lubricant to loosen fuel cock level, replace if necessary
Replace fuel filter
Clean or replace fuel tank cap
Bleed fuel fine
Clean or replace cleaner
Check float adjustment, re-build carburetor
Clean or replace spark plug
Flush fuel system, and replace with correct type of fuel
Clean or replace spark plug
Replace ignition coil
Replace with correct type of spark plug
Replace with correct of fuel
Clean cooling fins
Adjust governor
Replace governor spring
Check entire fuel system for leaks or clogs
Clean recoil assembly with soap and water
Replace spiral spring