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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
Bad glow plug(s)
Inspect/replace bad glow plug
Insufficient priming
Repeat priming procedure
“Flooded” due to
Disconnect battery, remove the
excessive priming
glow plugs, and rotate the
propeller several times to
“clear” the cylinder
Engine fires but
Over primed
Disconnect battery and rotate
does not run
propeller several times to
“clear” cylinder
Engine starts but
Mixture too rich
Close high-speed needle valve
slows down and
1
/
2
turn and start again. Repeat
then stops
until engine is running smoothly.
Engine starts,
Mixture too lean
Open high-speed needle valve
speeds up, and
1
/
2
turn and start again. Repeat
then quits
until engine is running smoothly.
Engine quits
Mixture too rich
Close high-speed needle valve
when starter
1
/
2
turn and restart
battery is
removed
Incorrect glow plugs
Change glow plugs
Incorrect or bad fuel
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 61822
217-355-9511 (Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 CST)
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