Troubleshooting - Kipor Sinemaster IG3000 Operation Manual

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

When the engine will not start:
Is there fuel in the tank?
YES
Is the engine switch on?
YES
Is the fuel valve on?
YES
Is there enough oil in the engine?
YES
Is there a spark from
the spark plug?
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Be sure there is no spilled
fuel around the spark plug. Spilled
fuel may ignite.
Is the fuel reaching the carburetor?
If the engine still does not start, take
the generator to an authorized Kipor
service center.
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Replace the
spark plug
To check:
1) Remove the spark plug cap and clean any
dirt from around the spark plug.
2) Remove the spark plug and install the
spark plug in the plug cap.
3) Set the plug side electrode on the cylinder
head to ground.
4) Crank the engine; sparks should jump
across the gap.
To check:
1) Turn off the fuel valve and loosen the drain
screw.
2) Fuel should flow from the drain when the
fuel valve is turned on.
25
Refill the fuel tank.
Turn the engine switch on.
Turn the fuel valve on.
Add the recommended oil.
Still no spark
Take the generator
to
KIPOR
center.
an authorized
service