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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
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the generator or engine.
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possible Causes
(E15, E20, E85, etc.)
oil mixture.
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.
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probable Solutions
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with 87+ octane
stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline/
oil mixture and open fuel valve.
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/oil mixture only.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (e15, e20, e85, etc.).
4. Use fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline/oil mixture.
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.
ITEM 60338
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how many oil i put in the 2 stroke engine
The Harbor Freight Tools Storm Cat 60338 2-stroke engine requires a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil mixture. This means for every gallon (128 ounces) of unleaded gasoline, 2.56 ounces of 2-cycle oil should be added.
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its not the mixture,i mean the oil inthe engine
The correct oil type for the Harbor Freight Tools Storm Cat 60338 engine is 2-cycle oil designed specifically for mixing with gasoline. The required fuel mixture is a 50:1 gasoline-to-oil ratio, which means 2.5 oz of oil per gallon of gasoline.
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I have a storm cat generator with no spark. I have replaced the ign coil and the coil under the flywheel and no help. where can I get a wiring diagra? I have f0ound some online but are so small I cant read them. The flywheel col is a little different than th old one and I want to make sure I have it hooked up proerly.
The manual contains parts lists and diagrams on page 16. You can check that section for a clear wiring diagram of the Harbor Freight Tools Storm Cat 60338 generator.
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Does the flywheel ever go bad on a storm cat generator