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Trouble Starting Forklift

I have a 1986 Hyster 60 that runs well but has some trouble starting. We have found that it starts if you lift the top of the Impco model 100 mixer and let a little bit of air in below the diaphragm. We replaced the diaphragm on the mixer and cleaned it out. It still has the same problem with a new diaphragm but it still has the same problem. I have done a lot of trouble shooting on the issue, but I think I am missing something on the troubleshooting. Does anyone know what might be causing this issue?
  • Posted 14 Oct 2020 07:15
  • By Chris_Moreno
  • joined 14 Oct'20 - 1 message
  • California, United States
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Is it a 60XL? It sounds like a rich running condition to me. I suggest investigating the regulator. The diaphragms are known to get small pin holes or even a tear which leads to way too much fuel getting to the engine. I hope this helps.
  • Posted 17 Oct 2020 04:09
  • By LCNIII
  • joined 17 Oct'20 - 8 messages
  • North Carolina, United States

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