Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start - KDAR Hot Max Torches PW2000 Operator's Manual

Engine Will Not Start

Is there fuel in the tank?
YES
Is there oil in the engine?
YES
Is there a spark from the
spark plug?
YES
Is the fuel reaching the
carburetor?
YES
If the engine still does
not start, take the genera-
tor to a authorized
KDAR service center.

Troubleshooting

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 in-
stall the spark plug in the plug
cap.
3. Set the plug side electrode on the
cylinder head.
4. Crank engine, sparks should
jump across the gap.
NO
To Check:
1. Turn off the engine switch and
loosen the carburetor drain
screw.
2. Fuel should flow from the drain
when the fuel valve is turned on.
KDAR Company
Still no Spark
NOTE: The nearest KDAR authorized ser-
vice center can be found by visiting
www.hotmaxtorches.com.
Refill the tank.
Add the recommended oil.
Take the generator to an
authorized KDAR genera-
tor service center.
WARNING
Be sure there is no spilled fuel
•
in the area.
Gasoline is extremely flamma-
•
ble and is explosive under cer-
tain conditions.
Clean the fuel sediment cup
and fuel filter.
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