Coleman xt260 Owner's Manual page 109

17. TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
The following troubleshooting does not cover all the possible
causes of trouble. It should be helpful, however, as a guide to
troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure in this manual for
inspection, adjustment and replacement of parts. Adjustment and
replacement must be done by your dealer.
STARTING FAILURE/ HARD ATARTING
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
ŸEmpty
ŸClogged fuel tank breather hole
ŸDeteriorated fuel or fuel containing ŸWax malfunction
water or foreign material
Carburetor
ŸDeteriorated fuel or fuel containing ŸClogged air cleaner
Water or foreign material
ŸClogged pilot jet
ŸClogged air passage
ŸImproperly set pilot air s crew
ŸClogged pilot air passage
ŸImproperly sealed valve seat
ŸImproperly adjusted fuel level
ŸClogged starter jet
ŸSucked-in air
COMPRESSION SYSTEM
Cylinder and cylinder head
ŸLoose spark plug
ŸLoose cylinder head
ŸBroken cylinder head gasket
ŸBroken cylinder gasket
ŸWorn, damaged or seized cylinder
Piston and cylinder head
ŸWorn piston
ŸWorn,fatigued or broken piston ring ŸSeized valve
ŸSeized piston ring
ŸSeized or damaged piston
Auto choke
ŸStarter plunger
malfunction
Air cleaner
element
ŸImproper air cleaner
setting
Valve system
ŸImproperly adjusted valve
clearance
ŸImproperly sealed valve
ŸImproperly contacted
valve and vale seat
ŸImproper valve timing
ŸBroken valve spring
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