Fuel Delivery Check

Fuel System Check

Engine will not start

 Four stroke engine troubleshoot



Fuel stored in the tank usually passes through a check valve

before traveling to the carburetor .

If this valve fails the engine may not start or run properly.

Check here for vacuum operated fuel valve check shooteing

Vacuum operated fuel valve check

Check here for Petcock fuel valve check

Petcock fuel valve check





Fuel filter
Most systems also use a fuel filter to remove solids from the fuel.
Some also remove water.
Fuel filters may be tank mounted inline or installed in the carburetor.

Problem
If the fuel filter is restricted fuel flow may be decrease or null.

Fix problem
Clean or replece filter