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Introduction
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This troubleshooting guide can be an aid for the service personnel to find the cause of existing
problems. Several common problems are covered in the guide, but these problems are not arranged in
Identify your particular type of problem from the Troubleshooting Index, then go directly to that problem
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in the guide. However, when you begin the procedure for that problem, start at Step 1 and follow
through the step by step procedure. The steps that follow in a particular problem provide a definite
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sequence to be followed for a logical, one by one elimination of many variables. These steps are
arranged in order from the most probable/easiest to check, to the least probable/most complex to
check.
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Whenever the cause of the problem is found and corrected, stop the test (as shown by STOP). Do not
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continue through the complete procedure just because it is there.
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Troubleshooting Index
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Problem No. 1: Fuel Linkage Has Limited Travel, Binds, Or Takes Excessive Force
Step 1
Test Procedure:
Remove bolt that holds linkage to actuator lever. Now check movement of the fuel linkage by itself.
Test Results:
B. Linkage does not move smoothly, does not reach stop screw, or takes excessive force:
Linkage is binding, or there is an engine problem. Repair linkage or engine. STOP.
Step 2
Test Procedure:
With linkage still disconnected from actuator lever, check lever movement by itself.
Test Results:
A. Actuator lever moves through its full range easily, but the lever travel is not greater than the fuel
linkage travel at the full FUEL ON position.
Not a actuator mechanical problem. Make an adjustment of lever length or position on actuator terminal
shaft to eliminate this condition. Now install linkage back to actuator lever. STOP.
B. Actuator does not move through full range smoothly, hangs up or takes excessive force.
Actuator has internal mechanical problem. Repair or replace actuator. STOP.
Step 1
Test Procedure:
Test Results:
Step 2
Test Procedure:
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Test Results:
A. Cranking speed is less than 75 rpm (100 rpm for hot starts).
Problem is in starting motor cranking circuit, engine, or engine has excessive load. Find and make the
necessary repairs or corrections. STOP.
B. Cranking speed is more than 75 rpm (100 rpm for hot starts).
Go to Step 3.
Step 3
Test Procedure:
With engine stopped, manually move actuator lever and linkage to full FUEL ON position against stop
screw.
Test Results:
A. Linkage moves through full travel smoothly until it is against stop screw, without binding or excessive
force.
Check backlash according to Service Procedure B. If linkage backlash is acceptable, go to Step 4. If
linkage backlash is not acceptable (more than specified wear limits), replace the bad components.
STOP.
B. Linkage does not move through full travel to stop screw, is stuck, or has binding and takes excessive
force to reach stop screw.
Go to Problem 1: Fuel Linkage Has Limited Travel, Binds, Or Takes Excessive Force.
Step 4
Test Procedure:
Crank the engine and measure actuator voltage at the 8290 Control across terminals T3 (+) & T4 (-).
Observe polarity during measuring.
Test Results:
Now crank the engine and measure voltage at 8290 Control again.
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Step 5
Test Procedure:
Crank the engine and measure magnetic pickup voltage across terminals T5 & T6.
Test Results:
b. Check Start/Fuel Limit setting in the control. Adjust potentiometer to full clockwise (CW) position for
maximum voltage. STOP.
Step 6
Test Procedure:
While cranking the engine, measure the supply voltage at 8290 Control terminals T1 (+) and T2 (-).
Test Results:
b. Reduce the resistance from the battery to the control, or increase battery capacity. STOP.
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Step 1
Test Procedure:
With engine running at Rated Speed, increase load to maximum rating or until engine speed decreases
to 50 rpm less than Rated. Check for fuel linkage travel.
Test Results:
Low engine power with full linkage travel is caused by an engine problem, not a governor problem.
Engine needs adjustment or repair (fuel setting, timing, poor quality fuel, etc). STOP.
Step 2
Test Procedure:
Disconnect fuel linkage from actuator lever. Check fuel linkage manually for high effort or binding. See
Service Procedure B.
Test Results:
Step 3
Test Procedure:
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Manually check lever movement for high effort and full travel. Also check, with linkage held against stop
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screw, actuator lever has some extra travel beyond the linkage stop.
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Test Results:
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A. Actuator moves smoothly through the full range.
Not a mechanical problem, unless adjustment is necessary to permit extra travel of actuator lever (must
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have more travel range than linkage). Install linkage back to lever.
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B. Actuator lever does not move full range, hangs up or takes excessive force.
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Actuator has internal mechanical problem. Repair or replace actuator. STOP.
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