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Clark forlift cuts off after starting

We have a clark forklift it starts but it cuts off rite away what should i look for? Is the propane not flowing threw?
Thanks
  • Posted 27 Dec 2009 07:03
  • By ismail_m
  • joined 28 Nov'09 - 5 messages
  • British Columbia, Canada
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If it starts as you release the key, then the spark ain't so good due to weak battery, weak coil, old plugs or wires.
  • Posted 23 Jul 2010 20:43
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States
hope some can help i have a a unit that starts fine when it is cooled down but when warm it just cranks until you release the key but not every time.
  • Posted 23 Jul 2010 11:44
  • By bigkid943
  • joined 17 Apr'10 - 6 messages
  • Indiana, United States
I think those machines have a ballast resistor hooked to the coil. If that is bad it would cause it to start but then shut off as soon as you let go of the key from start position. It is down on the right side of the motor by the coil and tricky to get at.
  • Posted 27 Dec 2009 07:32
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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