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Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. ENGINE HARD TO START OR FAILS TO START (Cont)
Step 5.
Check for improper fuel mixture.
Adjust carburetor (para. 4-24 i ).
Step 6.
Check for pitted or improperly adjusted magneto con-
tacts.
Adjust or replace magneto contacts (para. 4-24 f ).
Step 7.
Check for defective ignition cable.
If defective, replace defective ignition cable (para.
4-23 e ).
2. ENGINE MISSES, OPERATES ERRATICALLY, OR LOSES POWER.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Check for improper fuel mixture.
Adjust carburetor, (para. 4-23 i).
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Check for pitted or improperly adjusted magneto con-
tacts.
Adjust or replace magneto contacts (para. 4-24 f ).
Check muffler for signs of clogging.
Clean clogged muffler or replace defective muffler
(para. 4-24 k ).
Check for loose, dirty, or damaged spark plug.
Tighten, cleaner replace damaged sparkplug (para.
4-24 e).
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Check for loose or improperly adjusted governor con-
trols.
Tighten and adjust governor controls (para. 4-24 j ) .
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