Westerbeke 6.5KW - Page 83

Troubleshooting the Fuel System
Trouble
1. Hard starting
2. Flooded
possible Cause
1. Faulty check
2. Fuel
~. Fuel pump
4. Faulty idle jet
adjustment
1. Carburetor float
needle valve open
or damaged
Remedy
1. Check choke adjustment
and operation.
2. Check fuel supply and
correct type.
3. Check pump operation
and clean filter
screen.
4. Adjust idle jet.
1. Clean or replace the
needle valve.
2. Float in carburetor 2. Repair or replace
leaking float.
3. Float chamber
gasket damaged or
securing screws are
loose
3. Poor perform~nce 1. Main jet clogged
at generator speed
2. Carburetor inlet
filter clogged
3. Fuel pump filter
clogged
4. Air intake filter
screen dirty.
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3. Replace gasket and/or
tighten screws.
1. Remove and clean.
2. Remove and clean.
3. Remove and clean.
4. Remove and clean.