Operator’s Manual 35
Hurricane Power Troubleshooting
Engine
Poor engine performance Fuel:
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Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with
fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another sup-
plier before suspecting machine problems. Suppli-
ers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers
will generally solve any performance problems.
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Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may contribute to
performance problems by causing gum and varnish
deposits, especially if fuel is stored for several
weeks or more. Obtain fresh fuel.
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Replace fuel filter.
Engine will not start or is hard to start
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Park brake lever not in the ENGAGED position.
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Check that motion control levers are in NEUTRAL.
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Stale, low fuel level or improper fuel.
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Plugged fuel filter.
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Plugged air intake filter.
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Spark plug wires loose or disconnected.
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Spark plugs not gapped correctly.
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Blown fuse.
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Electrical problem – dead battery.
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Choke applied incorrectly.
Engine will not slow idle
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Carburetion problems. Contact your authorized ser-
vice center.
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Bent or kinked throttle cable.
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Bent governor control.
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Incorrect governor idle control.
Engine runs rough or stalls
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Plugged fuel filter.
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Plugged air intake system.
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Fuel cap vent dirty.
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Stale or improper fuel/fuel level.
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Spark plugs not gapped correctly.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Choke applied incorrectly.
Engine knocks
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Engine oil level low.
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Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh fuel.
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Idle speed too slow. Increase engine rpms.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Using the Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in
this chart, refer to the engine manufacturer’s own-
er’s manual provided with your machine for trouble-
shooting or contact your authorized service center.
When you have checked all the possible causes
listed and you are still experiencing the problem,
contact your authorized service center.
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