| Trouble | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Start up takes too long | Dirty system or clogged pipes. | Clean the gasifier unit and all the connecting piping. |
| Blower is too weak | Check the blower and test the battery's charge. | |
| Wet or poor quality charcoal | Check charcoal and replace or refill to proper level. | |
| Wood fuel bridges in the fire tube. | Lightly tamp down the wood fuel in the hopper and fire tube or replace the fuel with smaller-sized chips. | |
| Engine will not start. | Insufficient gas | Use the blower longer during start up. |
| Wet wood fuel. | Vent steam and smoke through the fire tube and fuel hopper for several minutes. | |
| Incorrect fuel-air mixture. | Regulate the carburetor's air control for proper mixing | |
| Engine starts, but soon dies. | Not enough gas has been produced. | Use low RPM while starting engine and do not rev engine for several minutes. |
| Air channels through fire tube. | Tamp down wood fuel lightly in hopper. Do not crush charcoal above the grate. | |
| Engine loses power under load. | Restricted gas flow in piping. | Reduce air mixture valve setting. Check for partial blockage of unit or piping. |
| Leaks in system. | Check all covers and pipes for air tightness. |