THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Jun 1/03
4I14
71-00-00
CHART 1 (Sheet 1 of 4)
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
Trouble Cause Remedy
Failure of engine to start. Lack of fuel. Check fuel system for
leaks.
Fill Fuel tank.
Clean dirty lines, strainers
or fuel valves.
Check fuel selector valve
for proper tank.
Check fuel pressure with
electric boost pump ON.
Check mixture control knob
for full rich.
Overpriming Open throttle and “unload”
engine by engaging starter.
Mixture in idle cut-off.
Incorrect throttle setting. Open throttle to one-eighth
of its range.
Defective spark plugs. Clean and adjust, or
replace spark plugs.
Defective ignition wire. Check with electric tester
and replace defective
wires.
Defective battery. Replace with charged
battery.
Improper operation of Clean points. Check
magneto breaker. internal timing of magnetos.
Lack of sufficient fuel Disconnect fuel line at fuel
flow. injector and check fuel flow.
Water in fuel injector. Drain fuel injector and fuel
lines.
Internal failure. Check oil screens for metal
particles. If found, complete
overhaul of engine may be
indicated.
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