O.S. Engines FS-26S-C II - Manual (Page 11)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Cause Corrective action
Engine fails to fire.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel not reaching the engine. Fill the tank with fuel and repeat
Priming procedure.
Glowplug element is burnt out.
Glowplug battery discharged Replace glowplug.
Recharge or replace the battery.
Clogged fuel filter
Air cleaner and silencer inside is dirty.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Replace cleaner element and clean inside silencer.
Over priming Remove glowplug and pump excess fuel.
Fuel tubing is disconnected. Connect fuel tubing securely.
Fuel tubing is kinked, split or has a hole. Check the tubing carefully and replace if necessary.
Incorrect servo linkage Re-linkage after setting servo at neutral.
Reverse rotating direction of starter box.
Mare sure it rotates counter clockwise seen
from crankshaft side.
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Symptom
Cause Corrective action
Engine fires intermittently but does not run.
Insufficient fuel in the tank. Fill the tank with fuel.
Deteriorated glowplug Replace glowplug.
Clogged fuel filter
Air cleaner and silencer inside is dirty.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Replace cleaner element and clean inside silencer.
Engine overheated Wait until engine is cooled.
Incorrect clutch release Adjust the tension of clutch spring.
Too immediately disconnecting plug battery.
Do not disconnect plug battery and wait until
r.p.m. become stable.
Fuel in the tank extremely bubbled
Fit O rings to the tank screws to
prevent bubbles.