Storm Surge SS20ST Operator's Manual page 14

Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, but has no power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Contact service provider at 800-345-6007 if above remedies fail.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Low Oil
3. Fuel valve off
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Out of fuel
6. Spark plug wet, faulty, or improperly
gapped
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Call factory
3. Worn engine lower seal
1. Plugged fuel filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Call factory
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Low fuel in tank
Check for parts online at www.stormsurgepumps.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
SS20ST and SS30ST Water Pumps
REMEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Check/Add specified grade of oil as necessary
3. Check fuel valve is on
4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Refuel
6. Clean, replace , or gap spark plug
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season.
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new gas can
1. Remove and clean fuel tank
2. Clean or replace air filter
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
3. Call factory
1. Clean or replace fuel filter
1. Call factory
2. Add fuel to tank
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