Troubleshooting - Coleman CT200U-EX V Owner's Manual

Trouble
Engine will
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stalls or •
runs
erratically
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible cause
Low fuel
Stale or contaminated fuel.
Fuel valve is in the "OFF"
position
Loose spark plug
Spark plug fouled or
defective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Spark plug cap is not
attached
Choke is not in the "ON "
(left) position for starting a
cold engine.
Problem with the electrical
system
Air filter dirty
Valves not adjusted properly
Low fuel
Stale or contaminated fuel
Choke is left in the "ON" (left)
position
Spark plug is fouled or de-
fective
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Spark plug cap is loose
Carburetor is clogged or has
water in it
Idle is not adjusted properly
Problem with the electrical
system
Air filter dirty
Valves not adjusted properly
• Fill with fresh fuel
• Have a service center
flush and fill with fresh
fuel.
• Place fuel valve in the
"ON" position.
• Tighten spark plug
• Clean or replace plug.
• Gap the plug
• Attach spark plug cap
• Place choke in the "ON"
(left) position
• Take to a service center
for repair
• Clean or replace air
filter
• Take to a service center
for repair
• Fill with fresh fuel
• Have a service center
flush and fill with fresh
fuel.
• Place the Choke in the
"OFF" (right) position.
• Clean or replace plug
• Gap the plug
• Secure the spark plug
cap
• Take to a service center
• Take to a service center
• Take to a service center
for repair
• Clean or replace air
filter
• Take to a service center
for repair
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Solution