Service Parts; Troubleshooting - Guardian GTV/GTH-990/760 OHVI series Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine will not start; or starts
and runs rough.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
Engine lacks power.
Engine "hunts" or falters.
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GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES

SERVICE PARTS

MODEL
Spark Plug (Champion RC14YC)
Spark Plug (NGK BKR4E)
Oil Filter (Black)
Oil Filter (Yellow)
Air Cleaner Element
Air Pre-cleaner
Air Filter, Primary (Canister Style, large)
Air Filter, Safety (Canister Style, small)
1. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Out of gasoline.
3. Stale gasoline.
4. Spark plug wire not
connected to spark plug
5. Bad spark plug.
6. Water in gasoline.
7. Overchoking.
8. Low oil level.
9. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
10. Intake valve stuck open or closed. 10.
11. Engine has lost compression.
1. Out of gasoline.
2. Low oil level.
3. Fault in engine.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. Choke is opened too soon.
2. Carburetor is running too rich
or too lean.
3. Governor or speed control system 3.
out of adjustment.
GTV-GTH-990 & GTV-GTH-760
P/N 0E7585
P/N 0E6037
P/N 070185B
P/N 070185C
P/N 0D9723
P/N 0D4511
P/N 0E3557
P/N 0E3656
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Clean or replace air cleaner.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain fuel tank and & carburetor and fill
with fresh fuel.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Drain fuel tank & carburetor; fill with fresh
fuel.
Put choke knob to No Choke position.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
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Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase to proper level.
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Replace air filter.
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Move choke to halfway position until
engine runs smoothly.
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