Compact Power Boxer 427W - Manual (Page 76)

6-7-06 - Fifth Proof
5-2
Troubleshooting
Engine will not start,
starts hard, or fails to
keep running.
• Auxiliary hydraulics lever is not
in neutral position with a
hydraulically powered
attachment installed.
• Move lever to neutral
position.
• Fuel tanks are empty. • Fill fuel tanks with gasoline.
• Choke is not on. • Pull choke control fully
outwards.
• Air cleaner is dirty. • Clean air filter housing and
replace the filter elements.
• Spark plug wires are loose or
disconnected.
• Install wires on spark plugs.
• If the spark plug wires do not
stay connected, contact
Authorized Service Dealer.
• Spark plugs are pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
• Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
• Dirty or contaminated fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
• Drain fuel in tanks into an
appropriate storage container
and dispose of bad fuel
properly.
• Refill fuel tanks with fresh,
clean fuel.
• Replace fuel filter.
• 30 Amp fuse blown. • Replace fuse.
Engine looses power. • Engine load is excessive. • Reduce ground speed.
• Reduce speed of attachment.
• Air cleaner is dirty. • Clean air filter housing and
replace the filter elements.
• Engine oil level in crankcase is
low.
• Add the appropriate engine
oil to crankcase. See engine
manual for oil specifications.
• Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing
are plugged.
• Remove obstruction from
cooling fins and air passages.
• Spark plugs are pitted, fouled,
or gap is incorrect.
• Install new, correctly gapped
spark plugs.
• Dirty or contaminated fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
• Drain fuel in tanks into an
appropriate storage container
and dispose of bad fuel
properly.
• Refill fuel tanks with fresh,
clean fuel.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Spark arrestor plugged. • Clean spark arrestor.
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action