strike force TB3000E - Engine Troubleshooting

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Engine Troubleshooting
ENGINE WILLNOT START
Possible Cause
Recommended Action
1.Electric starting
(applicable types): Check
battery.
Battery discharged.
Replace Battery
2. Check control positions.
Fuel valve OFF.
Move lever to ON position.
Choke open.
Move lever to CLOSED
position unless the engine is
warm.
Engine switch OFF.
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
3. Check engine oil level.
Engine oil level low (Oil
Alert models).
Fill with the recommended
oil to the proper level
4. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel (p. 8).
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
petrol, or refuelled with
bad petrol.
Drain fuel tank and
carburettor. Refuel with
fresh petrol.
5. Remove and inspect spark
plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or
Gap or replace spark plug.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark plug.
Start engine with throttle
lever in open position.
6. Take engine to an
authorized servicing dealer,
or refer to shop manual.
Fuel filter restricted,
carburettor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair fault
components as necessary.
ENGINE LACKS
POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check air filter.
Filter element(s) restricted.
Clean or replace filter
element(s).
2. Check fuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
petrol, or refuelled with
bad petrol.
Drain fuel tank and
carburettor. Refuel with
fresh petrol.
3. Take engine to an
authorized servicing dealer,
or refer to shop manual.
Fuel filter restricted,
carburettor malfunction,
ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair failing
components as necessary.