INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR JABIRU 2200 ...

Jabiru Aircraft Pty LtdInstruction & Maintenance ManualJabiru 2200 Aircraft EngineHydraulic Valve Lifter Models14 Trouble Shooting14.1 Troubleshooting Tables14.1.1 Engine Won't StartPossible CauseRemedy1) Ignition OFF Switch ON2) Spark plug gap too large Adjust gap to 0.6-0.7mm or renew plugs3) Closed fuel tap or clogged filter Open tap, renew filter, check fuel system forleaks4) No fuel in tank Refuel5) Wrongly connected high tension leads Connect as shown on leads6) Starting Speed too low, faulty or discharged Recharge or replace batterybattery7) Coil to Magnet gap too wide Adjust to 0.25mm (0.010")8) High tension leads loose or damaged Check or renew connections9) Dampness in distributors Thoroughly dry internally10) Spark plugs damp due to condensation Thoroughly dry both inside and outside ofplugs11) Plug face wet by fuel due to excessive Dry spark plugs, trace possible faults in fuelactuation of choke or overflow of carb system or over flow of carb.12) Float valve dirty or jammed Clean or renew float valve13) Jets in carb. clogged Clean jets14) Water in carb. Drain & clean carb.,fuel line & filter. Waterdrain fuel tank15) Insufficient compression Trace pressure loss & repair if necessary16) Engine damage Inspect oil strainer filter & oil filter for metallicparticles. If present, an engine overhaul maybe necessary.14.1.2 Engine Idles Unsteadily After Warm-Up Period: Smoky ExhaustPossible CauseRemedy1) Choke activated Close choke2) Float valve dirty, jammed or worn Clean or renew float valve3) Intake manifold leak Tighten all connections, renew faulty items14.1.3 Engine Runs Erratically or Misfires OccasionallyPossible CauseRemedy1) Spark plug failure Check plugs, clean inside & outside, adjustelectrode gap. If necessary, renew plugs2) Faulty HT leads Dry damp leads, renew damaged leads3) Faulty ignition unit Renew ignition unit4) Clogged fuel filter Renew fuel filterThis document is controlled while it remains on the Jabiru server. Once this no longer applies the document becomes uncontrolled.REVISION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dated : June 2010 Issued By: DPS Page: 108 of 116L:\files\Manuals_For_Products\Engine_Manuals\Transition\JEM2204-9_I&M_unsigned.docx