Troubleshooting - Pacific hydrostar 97553 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

Problem
Engine will not start
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
SKU 97553 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

troubleshooting

Possible causes
FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in start position,
especially with cold engine.
3. Low quality or deteriorated, old
gasoline.
4. Carburetor not primed.
5. Dirty fuel passageways blocking
fuel flow.
6. Carburetor needle stuck. Fuel can
be smelled in the air.
7. Too much fuel in chamber. This can
be caused by the carburetor needle
sticking.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug wire not connected
securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug wire broken.
5. Incorrect spark timing or faulty
ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated. Problem
after long storage periods.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
(Hissing noise will occur when
trying to start.)
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged
head gasket. (Hissing noise will
occur when trying to start.)
4. Engine valves or tappets
misadjusted or stuck.
Probable solutions
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.
2. Move choke to start position if
engine is cold.
3. Use only fresh 86+ octane
unleaded gasoline.
4. Prime carburetor by pressing
priming bulb (if equipped).
5. Clean out passageways using
fuel additive. Heavy deposits may
require further cleaning.
6. gently tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
7. Turn choke to run position.
Remove spark plug and pull the
start handle several times to air out
the chamber. Reinstall spark plug
and set choke to start position.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug wire properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug wire.
5. Have qualified technician diagnose/
repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark
plug hole. Crank engine a few
times and try to start again.
2. Tighten spark plug. If that does
not work, replace spark plug. If
problem persists, may have head
gasket problem, see #3.
3. Tighten head. If that does not
remedy problem, replace head
gasket.
4. Adjust valve clearance. If that does
not work, clean or replace valves/
tappets.
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