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RCGF 20cc SBM - Engine Troubleshooting

RCGF 20cc SBM
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4. Use your electric starter to turn the engine over for several seconds, until a popping
sound is heard. This indicates that the engine is firing.
5. Move the choke lever to the open position.
6. Set the throttle to high idle and use your electric starter to turn over the engine until it
starts.
7. After starting, let the engine idle for 40 to 50 seconds. Open and close the throttle
slowly until the engine runs smoothly at idle and at full throttle. Acceleration should also
be smooth. If acceleration is not smooth, adjustments to the carburetor may be
necessary (see Adjustment of the Engine).
8. If your engine does not start, repeat steps 2-7.
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Engine Troubleshooting
If your engine fails to start after the preceding starting procedures
please check the following.
Symptom
Diagnosis
Fix
Engine does not fire
Ignition battery
voltage low
Charge or
replace battery
Battery wires faulty
or loose
Replace wires or
Re-connect/check
connections
Faulty spark plug
or not firing
Replace spark plug
or check for spark
Engine flooded
Remove plug,
disconnect fuel
line, rotate prop
to remove fuel

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