Hot Max Torches HM3500 - Manual (Page 13)

KDAR Company 12
Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start
Is there fuel in the tank? Refill the tank.
Is there oil in the engine? Add the recommended oil.
NO
YES
NO
Is there a spark from the
spark plug? Replace the
spark plug.
Take the generator to an
authorized KDAR generator
service center.
NO
Still no Spark
YES
To Check:
1. Remove the spark plug cap and
clean any dirt from around the
spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug and in-
stall the spark plug in the plug
cap.
3. Set the plug side electrode on the
cylinder head.
4. Crank engine, sparks should
jump across the gap.
WARNING
 Be sure there is no spilled fuel
in the area.
 Gasoline is extremely flamma-
ble and is explosive under cer-
tain conditions.
Is the fuel reaching the
carburetor?
YES
Clean the fuel sediment cup
and fuel filter. NO
To Check:
1. Turn off the engine switch and
loosen the carburetor drain
screw.
2. Fuel should flow from the drain
when the fuel valve is turned on.
If the engine still does
not start, take the genera-
tor to a authorized
KDAR service center.
YES
NOTE: The nearest KDAR authorized ser-
vice center can be found by visiting
www.hotmaxtorches.com.