Troubleshooting - THUNDER TIGER TOMAHAWK BX Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have trouble starting or keeping your TOMAHAWK BX running, here's a quick checklist of what to look for first.
TOMAHAWK BX
Description Problem
Engine will not Out of fuel
start Contaminated fuel
Glow plug igniter not charged
Glow plug bad
Fuel not getting to carburetor
Engine flooded
Engine overheating
Carburetor incorrectly adjusted
Exhaust blocked
Air cleaner blocked
Idle speed set to low
Engine starts,
then stalls
Air bubbles in fuel line
Glow plug is fouled
Engine is flooded
Starter rope will
not pull
Engine is seized
.................................................... Fill fuel tank
....................................... Replace fuel
...................... Charge glow igniter
.......................................... Replace glow plug, see "Glow Plug Problems"
........ Open and close fuel tank lid twice.
............................................ See "Flooding" section below.
...................................... Allow engine to cool, richen fuel mixture, see "Fuel
......... Re-adjust carburetor, see "Fuel Mixture" or "Factory
...................................... Check exhaust, remove blockage.
........................... Check air cleaner, remove blockage.
..................................... Adjust idle speed screw, see "Fuel Mixture" section
........................ Check for leaks in fuel line
............................. Replace glow plug, see "Glow Plug Problems" Section
.......................................... See "Flooding" section below.
............................................ Examine engine for damage
Solution
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Mixture" section below
Carburetor Settings" section below.
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