MASSEY FERGUSON MF 14 - PART 2-TROUBLE-SHOOTING

MASSEY.FERGUSON
GROUP O
-
SECTION
V - PART
2
PART 2-TROU
BLE-SHOOTING
The
following information
pertains
to
Tecumseh
engines, models
having the
magneto
or
the solid
state ignition system.
A
thorough check should
be
made before
aly
overhaul
procedures
lowing
this
practice
will help
eliminate unnecessary
repairs.
HH100 and
HH120
are
taken. Fol-
A. Engine
Foils
To
Stqrt Or Storts
With Difficulty
CAUSE
REMEDY
No fuel in tank.
Shut-off
valve
closed.
Obstructed
fuel line.
Fuel
tank cap vent
Water in fuel.
hole obstructed.
Engine
over-
choked
("flooded").
Improper carburetor
adjustment.
Loose
or
defective magneto wiring.
Faulty magneto.
Spark
plug
fouled.
Spark
plug porcelain
cracked.
Poor compression.
Loose
or
defective ignition
wiring or
tension
lead.
Faulty ignition
system.
high
FilI tank with
clean,
fresh fuel.
Open valve.
Clean
fuel
screen and
line. If
necessary
remove and clean carburetor.
Open vent
hole.
l
Drain tank.
Clean carburetor and
fuel
lines. Dry
spark
plug
electrodes. Fill
tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
Close
fuel
shut-off and start
engine.
Re-
open
fuel
shut-off
for normaL fuel flow.
Adjust carburetor.
t
'.
Check magneto
wiring for
shorts
or
grounds;
repair
if necessary.
Check timing,
point gap,
and
if
neces-
sary,
overhaul magneto.
Clean
and
regap
spark
plug.
Replace
spark
plug.
Check
compression
and
make necessary
reparrs.
Refer to
the heading
Ignition
Service".
Refer
to the
heading
Ignition Service".
"Solid
State System
Printed ln
U.S.A.