Manual for 212cc Horizontal Engine - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for 212cc Horizontal Engine - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: PREDATORâ„¢ ENGINES

Category: Engine

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 3:14 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2012

Warranty Summary

This product has a 90-day limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Pre-Start Checks: Inspect engine and equipment for damage.

Checking and Filling Engine Oil: Check oil level before each use, ensure it's at the full level. SAE 10W-30 oil recommended.

Checking and Filling Fuel: Use 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline. Fill fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources.

Manual Start:

  1. Move Choke to CHOKE position (cold engine) or RUN (warm engine).
  2. Open Fuel Valve.
  3. Slide Throttle to 1/3 from SLOW.
  4. Turn Engine Switch ON.
  5. Pull Starter Handle to start.

Stopping the Engine:

  1. In emergency, turn Engine Switch OFF.
  2. Under normal conditions, move Throttle to SLOW, turn Engine Switch OFF, and close Fuel Valve.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions
Engine will not start FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.)
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck.
8. Too much fuel in chamber.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug cap broken.
5. Circuit breaker tripped.
6. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged head gasket.
4. Engine valves or tappets mis-adjusted or stuck. 		FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.
2. Move Choke to CHOKE position.
3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel system.
4. Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline only.
5. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using fuel additive.
7. Gently tap side of carburetor float chamber.
8. Turn Choke to RUN position.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug cap properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug cap.
5. Reset circuit breaker.
6. Have qualified technician diagnose/repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole.
2. Tighten spark plug.
3. Tighten head.
4. Have qualified technician diagnose/repair ignition system.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions
Engine will not start FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in CHOKE position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used. (E15, E20, E85, etc.)
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck.
8. Too much fuel in chamber.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
2. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
3. Incorrect spark plug gap.
4. Spark plug cap broken.
5. Circuit breaker tripped.
6. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Cylinder not lubricated.
2. Loose or broken spark plug.
3. Loose cylinder head or damaged head gasket.
4. Engine valves or tappets mis-adjusted or stuck. 		FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank and open fuel valve.
2. Move Choke to CHOKE position.
3. Clean out ethanol rich gasoline from fuel system.
4. Use fresh 87+ octane unleaded gasoline only.
5. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using fuel additive.
7. Gently tap side of carburetor float chamber.
8. Turn Choke to RUN position.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Connect spark plug cap properly.
2. Clean spark plug.
3. Correct spark plug gap.
4. Replace spark plug cap.
5. Reset circuit breaker.
6. Have qualified technician diagnose/repair ignition system.
COMPRESSION RELATED:
1. Pour tablespoon of oil into spark plug hole.
2. Tighten spark plug.
3. Tighten head.
4. Have qualified technician diagnose/repair ignition system.