Troubleshooting - Predator 2000 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting

problem
Engine will not start FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in START position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used.
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck.
8. Too much fuel in chamber. This can be
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug cap broken.
5. Incorrect spark timing or
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged
4. Engine valves or tappets
ENGINE OIL RELATED:
1. Low engine oil.
2. Engine mounted on slope,
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possible Causes
(E15, E20, E85, etc.)
Fuel can be smelled in the air.
caused by the carburetor needle sticking.
faulty ignition system.
Problem after long storage periods.
(Hissing noise will occur
when trying to start.)
head gasket. (Hissing noise will
occur when trying to start.)
mis-adjusted or stuck.
triggering low oil shutdown.
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probable Solutions
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline and open fuel valve.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
2. Move Choke to START position.
3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel system.
Replace components damaged by ethanol. Use fresh
87+ octane stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline only.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
4. Use fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using fuel additive.
Heavy deposits may require further cleaning.
7. Gently tap side of carburetor float
chamber with screwdriver handle.
8. 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.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug cap properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug cap.
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. Have qualified technician adjust/
repair valves and tappets.
ENGINE OIL RELATED:
1. Fill engine oil to proper level. Check engine
oil before EVERY use.
2. Operate engine on level surface. Check engine oil level.
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