Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 480

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Issued: January 2, 1980
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHART 7101. TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)
Cause
Trouble Remedy
Failure of engine to
start.
Lack of fuel.
Check fuel system for
leaks. Fill fuel tank.
Clean dirty lines, strain-
ers or fuel valves.
Check fuel selector valve
for proper tank.
Check fuel pressure with
electric boost pump ON.
Check mixture control
knob for full rich.
Overpriming.
Incorrect throttle
setting.
Defective spark plugs.
Defective ignition wire.
Defective battery.
Improper operation of
magneto breaker.
Lack of sufficient fuel
flow.
Water in fuel injector.
Open throttle and "unload"
engine by engaging
starter. Mixture in
idle cut-off.
Open throttle to one-
eighth of its range.
Clean and adjust or
replace spark plugs.
Check with electric tester
and replace defective
wires.
Replace with charged
battery.
Clean points. Check
internal timing of
magnetos.
Disconnect fuel line at
fuel injector and check
fuel flow.
Drain fuel injector and
fuel lines.
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