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Engine Cranks OK, But Does Not Start. May Fire A Few Times.

DEFINITION: Engine cranks OK, but does not start. May fire a few times.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

No fuel in tank ^ Put fuel in fuel tank



Water contaminated fuel ^ Drain fuel tank and add clean fuel,



Low fuel pressure ^ Check fuel pressure



Pinched or collapsed fuel hose/line ^ Repair/replace as required



Inoperative fuel pump ^ Verify fuse/fuse link integrity
^ Check fuel pump relay