RPS Falcon 200 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not Start
1. Fuel Valve OFF
Move Fuel valve lever to ON.
2. Choke OPEN
Move Chock Lever to CLOSED.
3. Out of fuel
Refuel
4. Bad fuel; engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline
Drain fuel from tank and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
5. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped
Remove and inspect spark plug. Clean, gap, or
replace.
6. Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine)
Remove and inspect spark plug. Dry and reinstall
spark plug.
7. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Take the engine to a qualified mechanic. Replace or
repair faulty components as necessary.
Engine Lacks Power
1. Filter element (s) clogged
Check air filter
Clean or replace.
2. Bad fuel; engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
3. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction , valves stuck, etc.
Take engine to a qualified mechanic. Replace or
repair faulty components as necessary.