Machine Troubleshooting - Windsor Lightning 10023030 Operating Instructions Manual

MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM.
Will not start
Hard to start
Lacks Power
Odor of burned rubber
Engine overheats
High fuel consumption
Machine stops suddenly
4-3
CAUSE
No fuel or dirt in fuel line
Blown head gasket
Engine overload
Dirty air cleaner
Faulty spark plug
Fuel system out of
adjustment
Defective ignition coil
No fuel or dirt in fuel line
Engine overload
Dirty air cleaner
Faulty spark plug
Spark plug or head bolts
loose
Blown head gasket
Timing, Coil or Valves
need adjustment
Regulator need adjustment
Insufficient vacuum
Improper valve clearance
Dirt in fuel line
Faulty spark plug
Improper oil level
Worn rings
Belt out of adjustment
Incorrect oil level
Engine overload
Build up of dirt inside
engine shroud
Faulty spark plug
Dirty air cleaners
Improper fuel system
adjustment
Out of fuel
Faulty spark plugs
Pad not centered on pad
driver
Incorrect pad size
Low oil
LIGHTNING 86039180 05/23/07
SOLUTION
See engine owners manual for servicing.
NOTE: ONLY properly trained service technicians
Should adjust or repair fuel system.
See engine owners manual for servicing.
See engine owners manual for servicing.
See "Adjusting Belt Tension" pg. 3-3
See engine owners manual for servicing.
See engine owners manual for servicing.
Change fuel cylinders
Clean adjust or replace spark plug
Center pad or pad driver
Replace with proper pad
Add oil (see pg. 3-3)