Engine will not start

• Author: Linda (---.wstcmp.ku.edu)
• Verified User: mycider
• Date Posted: 05-07-08 22:26

ENGINE WILL NOT START

There is no ignition spark because
(1) Spark plug is oiled, wet, or damaged.
(2) Spark plug is wet (outside).
(3) Ignition cable is loose or broken.
(4) Short-circuit switch jams or leads from engine are damaged. (5) Contact breaker points are oiled up, wet, or fused.
(6) Ignition armature or condenser is damaged.

Engine is getting no fuel because
(1) No fuel in tank.
(2) Fuel valve/petcock closed.
(3) Strainer in the fuel valve/petcock clogged with dirt.
(4) Fuel line/hose jammed.
(5) Jets clogged.

There is no ignitable mixture because
(1) Mixture too rich due to excessive priming.
(2) Water in carburetor.
(3) Wrong air due to loose carburetor.

Lack of compression because
(1) Piston rings broken.
(2) Piston and cylinder excessively worn.
(3) Cylinder head or spark plug loose.