Hard Starting - Kipor IG1000 Shop Manual

3.2 Hard starting

Check the fuel level in the tank.
Loosen the drain screw and
check whether fuel reached the
float chamber and the oil level.
Remove the spark plug and
check for wet or fouled electrode.
Install the spark plug and ground
the electrode. Check the spark.
Install a compression gauge in
the spark plug hole and check the
cylinder compression by pulling
the recoil starter rope several
times
Install the spark plug securely.
Restart the engine according to
the starting procedure.
■ Cylinder compression check
1. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
2. Install a compression gauge in the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil starter rope several times with force
and measure the cylinder compression.
Cylinder compression
Sufficient fuel
Normal
Wet
No spark or
weak spark
Normal
Low cylinder
compression
Normal
compression
80 psi/0.55Mpa
No fuel
Add fuel and restart the engine.
Abnormal
Check the fuel lines for blockage.
Dry
Check for blockage in the carburetor
intake port and nozzle.
Clean the electrode and restart,
Ensure the choke is not closed. If
flooding
carburetor float valve.
Perform
troubleshooting
1. Check the valve clearance
2. Check for carbon deposits in the
combustion chamber.
3. Check for worn guides and seals.
4. Check for worn piston, piston ring
or cylinder.
12
is severe, check
the ignition system
the