Has anyone else had problems with the start engine knob? Engines turn over and stop, but never start. I've tried everything that I can think of, including the suggested different driver and the fuel mixture setting. Going online I see people had this problem several years ago, so this is probably old stock. Has anyone else had problems with the start engine knob? Engines turn over and stop, but never start. I've tried everything that I can think of, including the suggested different... » Read More Has anyone else had problems with the start engine knob? Engines turn over and stop, but never start. I've tried everything that I can think of, including the suggested different driver and the fuel mixture setting. Going online I see people had this problem several years ago, so this is probably old stock. « Show Less
1290258
yes. It's only with some aircraft though, like the carenado C182RG. The solution is to remove the saitek drivers and use this third part driver, You can get it here: http://fstools.weebly.com/download.html It works much better and provides more versatility for saitek modules
235259
Yes, If you have it off before you start xplane (This is what I use) and then try to turn it on, it won't. You will need to reset the game or move you plane via the map to a different location. Before the computer screen loads, you will need to switch it back to Start then BOTH. Hope This helps.
1290259
The Saitek drivers are rather poor in doing what you need them to do. I've removed ***ALL*** of their drivers (except the Pro Flight instrument panel) and use SPAD & USFIPC to control them. That way, when you turn the magnetos of fuel pump OFF the engine(s) will die. Otherwise, they don't..read my 5 star review from November 27, 2011 for more info.
1290260
I have had the problem once or twice...Check and make sure your fuel mixture lever is fully up that is usually the culprit for me.Good Luck hope this helped you :0)
2196343
There's a small screwdriver speed adjustment (on the side, I think). You use this to set the speed so that the motor won't stall. Set the knob at minimum speed, then adjust the screwdriver setting so that the motor is just turning. Try powering it off and back on to make sure you are giving it enough juice to start.
1505114
I've never had an issue starting mine. I just flip the switch to on, turn on the choke and pull the handle a couple times. Once it's running I slide the choke off. Been really reliable so far.
2053290
Fill it & push the start button. Happened this am. Occasionally it starts back w/o hitting start!
809550
How crazy, the same thing happened to me. I could not fix this myself. I had a guy at an oil shop take a look and he fixed it for me. Sorry that's not much help but I tried on my own for hours and couldn't get the right timing. Drove for a week like that!
1654326
I cannot speak for your engine, however with my 5.3, even with the program now removed. I still have to run 93 octane to keep the truck from skipping. Didn't do that before the programmer. Get a custom tune. You'llBe much happier
614667
Not right after storage. BUT, you gotta follow the instructions EXACTLY or it will not start. After it warms, all is good. I brought mine out of storage last spring and it took 2 of us about 30 minutes to figure out what we were doing wrong (had to look in the manual). After that, it started right up. I blame those stupid "pictographs" they put on the engine. It really confuses me.
1511179
I never reset the light. It should reset after three starts and stops of the engine (or something like that) assuming the problem is corrected.
1654325
I cannot speak for your engine, however with my 5.3, even with the program now removed. I still have to run 93 octane to keep the truck from skipping. Didn't do that before the programmer. Get a custom tune. You'll Be much happier
1278185
I don't know. I never heard of anybody having a problem. Try camaro 5 forum. All the answers to your questions are found there.
852148
Have not had this problem....but guess I would plug it in...starter will not work if it is discharged.
2266226
I had that problem at first. Then I discovered that I was setting the fuel supply to rich. By just barely cracking the fuel valve open--mine start just fine. Between me and my friends, we have about ten of these in operation at this time.
1421601
I bought one of these carbs, bolted it on and it has worked great. Didn't make one adjustment. Sounds to me like you have a issue with fuel maybe getting to the carb. Normally what was thought to be too much fuel ends up being the exact opposite. Try taking the gas cap off and starting the machine. Maybe vapor lock? Check fuel filter if there is one, that it is not clogged. Collapsed fuel line? Is the bowl on the carb full of gas when the machine shuts off? Oh and to answer your question, the screw is most likely a idle air screw that can be adjusted to set idle speeds on the carb.
877485
I have no problem with it. I use the electric start. I go with short impulses until the gas gets to the plug and I hear the ignition starting to happen. I try to run it every month or so. I also have a bottle of Sta-bil additive because if the gasoline sits too long, it can give you starting trouble. Len
193309
O.k. Thanks! I'll try that tonight. I saw that short knob and I keep messing with it, but nothing is happening. I think I'm not doing it right though so I'll try again and maybe get someone to help me. When I jiggle and pull the knobit, do I pull on the base of the machine at the same time? Just making sure I understand what to do here. Thanks again!
845643
If you start it and it starts speeding up, just turn it off and then hit the red button and it will do the constant speed. I think it does this because perhaps we hit the green button when turning it on and it speeds up. So just stop and restart with red button and it will be fine.
2266227
I had this same issue. What worked for me was turning the valve to allow for more fuel to be released. Once I did this, I had no issues starting this great lightweight stove.