Alpine 1980 - Troubleshooting

TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Engine turns over but
1. No fuel to the engine
Check the tank level and fill up with correct
fails to start or starts
gas-oil mixture. Check for possible clogging of
with difficulty
fuel line, item 5_
2.
Flooded engine
Remove wet spark plugs. turn ignition to OFF
and crank engine several times. Install clean
dry spark plugs. Start engine following usual
starting procedure. If engine continues to
flood, see your dealer.
3.
Spark plug/faulty ignition
Check for fouled or defective spark plug. Dis-
connect spark plug wire, unscrew plug and re-
move from cvlinder head. Reconnect wire and
ground exposed plug on engine cowl, being
careful to hold away from spark plug hole.
Follow engine starting procedure and check
for spark. If no sparks appear, replace spark
plug. If trouble persists. contact your dealer.
4.
Clogged fuel line (water or
Remove and clean the fuel filter. Change filter
dirt)
cartridge if necessary. Check condition and
connections of fuel lines. Check the cleanliness
of fuel tank.
5.
Faulty carburetor
First make primary adjustments on carburetor
ISee Maintenance Section!. If carburetor is
still faulty, contact your dealer for repair.
6.
Too much oil in fuel
Orain the fuel tank and refill with the correct
gas/oil mixture.
7.
Engine timing
Engine timing may be defective Of out of ad-
justment. Contact your dealer.
8.
Poor engine compression
Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce
excessive engine wear resulting in poor engine
compression. If this occurs, contact your
dealer at once.
Engine will not turn 1. Seized engine
In
the case of a seized engine contact your
manually
dealer.
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