Saito FA-30S (H) Instruction Manual page 14

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
SYMPTOM
Engine fails to
start
Engine fires but
does not run
Engine starts but
slows down and
then stops
Engine starts,
speeds up, and
then quits
Engine quits
when starter
battery is
removed
In the event that none of the above procedures results in the engine running
properly, contact our service department for suggestions:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
217-355-9511 (Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 CST)
CAUSE
Low voltage on
starting battery
Bad glow plug(s)
Insufficient priming
"Flooded" due to
excessive priming
Over primed
Mixture too rich
Mixture too lean
Mixture too rich
Incorrect glow plugs
Incorrect or bad fuel
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace/recharge the
starting battery
Inspect/replace bad glow plug
Repeat priming procedure
Disconnect battery, remove the
glow plugs, and rotate the
propeller several times to
"clear" the cylinder
Disconnect battery and rotate
propeller several times to
"clear" cylinder
Close high-speed needle valve
1
/ turn and start again. Repeat
2
until engine is running smoothly.
Open high-speed needle valve
1
/ turn and start again. Repeat
2
until engine is running smoothly.
Close high-speed needle valve
1
/ turn and restart
2
Change glow plugs
Change fuel