Troubleshooting; Section 6 Troubleshooting - American Sportworks Trail Wagon TW400 Owner's Manual

troubleshooting

Fuel in the Cylinder Cavity
In the event that the fuel valve is left open while transporting
or towing this Utility Vehicle it is possible that fuel has
leaked down into the cylinder cavity . If this has occurred
the engine will not start . With the cylinder cavity full of fuel
the engine will feel like it has "locked up" . Below are the
proper steps to follow if your Utility Vehicle engine seems
to have fuel in the cylinder cavity .
WARNING
!
Use EXTREME CAUTION when
performing the activity below.
Gasoline is EXTREMELY FLAMABLE!
1 . Move the vehicle to a well ventilated area, away from
sparks or flame .
2 . Park Vehicle on a level surface, set park brake, turn off
ignition switch, and remove switch key .
3 . Next, remove the wire connected to the spark plug . And
remove the spark plug from the engine . (See Figure
6-1) (Spark Plug Wrench supplied with Operator's
Manual)
4 . WARNING: Stand away from the spark plug hole when
performing step 5 . Fuel can spray several feet .
5 . Wearing eye protection, slowly pull the recoil start
grip handle (See Figure 6-2) in an upward motion . This
should force the fuel out of the cylinder cavity through
the spark plug hole . Caution: This gasoline spraying
out of the cylinder cavity is very flammable, use extreme
caution and make sure there are no sparks or flames
nearby .
6 . Repeat step 3 until only air escapes out of the spark
plug hole .
7 . Properly replace the spark plug back into the cylinder
head, move the vehicle away from any spilled fuel . If
there is fuel on the vehicle itself, allow for it to evaporate
before continuing .
8 . Connect the plug wire . Your Utility Vehicle is now ready
to start .
SECTION 6
figure 6 .1
figure 6 .2
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