T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to
Low voltage on
Replace/recharge
the
start
starting battery
starting battery
Engine fires but
does not run
Bad glow
plug(s)
Insufficient priming
“Flooded” due to
excessive priming
Over primed
Engine starts but
slows down and
then stops
Mixture too rich
Engine starts,
speeds up, and
then quits
Engine quits
when starter
battery is
removed
Mixture too lean
Mixture too rich
Inspect/replace
bad glow plug
Repeat priming procedure
Disconnect battery, remove the
glow plugs, and rotate the
propeller several times to
“clear” the cylinder
Disconnect battery and rotate
propeller several times to
“clear” cylinder
Close high-speed needle valve
turn and start again. Repeat
until engine is running smoothly.
Open high-speed needle valve
turn and start again. Repeat
until engine is running smoothly.
Close high-speed needle valve
turn and restart
Incorrect glow plugs
Incorrect
or
bad fuel
Change glow plugs
Change fuel
In
the event that none
of
the above procedures results in the engine running
properly, contact our service department for suggestions:
Horizon Service Center
4105
Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois
61
822
(Mon-Fri
CST)
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