Section 5.2 Empty Fuel Tank

Section 5.2
Empty Fuel Tank

Check as follows:‪

1. Check OEM guidelines to determine the amount of fuel in fuel tank.

   ENGINE EXHAUST ‪
   To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. Engine exhaust is toxic.‪

   1. If fuel is at recommended level, go to step 2 .
   2. Fill fuel tank to full. Refer to OEM specifications.
   3. If the engine starts and runs, no further troubleshooting is required. Shut down the engine.
2. Measure and record the voltage at the battery terminals; refer to OEM guidelines.
   1. If the voltage recorded is at recommended OEM specifications and the engine failed to start, check the magnetic switch. Refer to "6.2 Defective Magnetic Switch" .
   2. If the voltage recorded is below OEM specifications and the engine failed to start, load test the batteries. Refer to OEM guidelines. If a battery fails the load test, replace the battery.