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I was trying to start the engine the other day and it wouldn’t start.

 

Lister Engine, turning over, all switches in on position.

 

Turn the key, the engine starts and makes a 'rah rah rah' sound but keeps going but doesn't properly start or 'Kick' to get started.

 

New to learning the ropes so please excuse my lack of knowledge!

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1 minute ago, jdoe said:

I was trying to start the engine the other day and it wouldn’t start, attached photo as I need to know how to get it started.

 

Does it normally start ok?

 

A bit more context is essential, please.

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Just now, MtB said:

 

Does it normally start ok?

 

A bit more context is essential, please.

Aye, I’m not too sure as to why it won’t get going maybe just need fuel but even then I can’t get to it as I can’t understand how to open up the fuel cap hence the picture.

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1 minute ago, jdoe said:

Aye, I’m not too sure as to why it won’t get going maybe just need fuel but even then I can’t get to it as I can’t understand how to open up the fuel cap hence the picture.


You stick a large 6 sided "thing" in the shape in the middle and unscrew it!!

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3 minutes ago, jdoe said:

Aye, I’m not too sure as to why it won’t get going maybe just need fuel but even then I can’t get to it as I can’t understand how to open up the fuel cap hence the picture.

With a hex key the same shape as the hex recess in the cap, put it in and turn anti-clockwise, bingo cap removed.

 Then reverse the process to put back on.

 

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2 minutes ago, jdoe said:

Aye, I’m not too sure as to why it won’t get going maybe just need fuel but even then I can’t get to it as I can’t understand how to open up the fuel cap hence the picture.

 

Ok I'll ask again. Does it normally start ok?

 

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1 minute ago, MtB said:

 

Ok I'll ask again. Does it normally start ok?

 

Yeah just had it serviced.

3 minutes ago, PD1964 said:

With a hex key the same shape as the hex recess in the cap, put it in and turn anti-clockwise, bingo cap removed.

 Then reverse the process to put back on.

 

Just weird that I didn't get one when bought

10 minutes ago, PD1964 said:

I thought this was a wind up, with the fuel cap question and what looks like the engine stop pulled out😂😂

Was pulled out on pic have tried when pushed in also

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1 minute ago, Goliath said:

As has been suggested push the stop lever back in.

Will it push further in?

Its has a big ‘S’ written on it. 

Aye tried that was told it can be a bit temperamental so may need looking at

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9 minutes ago, jdoe said:

Was pulled out on pic have tried when pushed in also

Is the engine turning over when the key is turned, any smoke coming from exhaust?

Is the fuel leaver switched on from fuel tank?

what engine is it?

 

 

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11 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

Are you saying you have never put any diesel in since you bought the boat, how many hours has the engine run since you had it.

No but recently had the engine serviced, will have to go this weekend to try and find out and take my tools to see what going on with starting it. Looks like I'll need a new hex as I didn't get one when I bought the old lass.

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21 minutes ago, PD1964 said:

Is the engine turning over when the key is turned, any smoke coming from exhaust?

Is the fuel leaver switched on from fuel tank?

what engine is it?

 

 

It felt like it needed that initial 'kick' to get going if this helps.

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36 minutes ago, jdoe said:

Aye, I’m not too sure as to why it won’t get going maybe just need fuel but even then I can’t get to it as I can’t understand how to open up the fuel cap hence the picture.

What picture? I'm only opening two, a mouse control and a couple of switches.  Also what engine.

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