Date of Issue: April 2008
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WDP30X
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
a. HARD STARTING
• COMPRESSION TEST
1. Remove the spark plug and install a compression gauge
(commercially available) in the spark plug hole.
2. Pull the recoil starter several times with the recoil starter
and measure cylinder compression.
1. Check fuel level.
NO FUEL IN TANK
Refuel.
SUFFICIENT FUEL IN TANK
2. Remove spark plug and inspect
(
).
WET
• Clean and install plug, then
restart engine.
• Check carburetor for flooding.
DRY
3. Check spark plug operation
(
).
WEAK OR NO SPARK
• See IGNITION SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING (
• Check ignition coil air gap
GOOD SPARK
4. Check choke adjustment or
throttle adjustment (
CHOKE PARTIALLY OPEN
Adjust cable/linkage to close
choke.
CHOKE CLOSED
5. Compression check (see below).
ABNORMAL COMPRESSION
• Check for incorrect valve
clearance.
• Check for heavy carbon deposits
in combustion chamber.
• Check for defective valves or
valve seats.
• Check for worn piston rings,
piston, or cylinder.
NORMAL COMPRESSION
6. Remove and clean carburetor
(
).
7. Install spark plug and restart
engine.
Compression
6.0 ~ 8.5 kg/cm
2
(85 ~ 121 psi)
at 600 rpm
COMPRESSION GAUGE
(Commercially available)
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