Instruction Manual
Operating manual for engine English
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Troubleshooting
Note
If repairs exceed the work
mentioned above, please contact
your local dealer with customer
service facilities.
Fault Possible cause Action to take
Engine does not start. No fuel in the tank Fill tank with clean, fresh and lead-free
fuel.
Stale fuel. Drain stale fuel into a suitable container
outdoors. Fill tank with clean, fresh and
lead-free fuel.
Engine in cold state, choke not actuated. Pull out choke.
Spark-plug lead not connected. Push spark-plug lead onto the spark plug.
Spark plug dirty or defective. Clean spark plug.
Re-adjust gap between electrodes or
change spark plug.
Throttle is not in position . Set throttle to position .
Blocked petrol line. Clean petrol line *).
Fuse defective. Have fuse replaced *).
Starter defective. Have starter checked *).
Engine runs unevenly
(stutters).
Choke lever set to “CHOKE/ ”. Set choke lever to “ /OFF”.
Spark-plug lead loosely connected. Firmly connect spark-plug lead.
Stale fuel.
Water or dirt in the fuel system.
Drain stale fuel into a suitable container
outdoors. Fill tank with clean, fresh and
lead-free fuel.
Spark plug scorched, defective or gap
between electrodes too wide.
Re-adjust gap between electrodes or
change spark plug.
Petrol filter blocked. Have petrol filter changed *).
Air filter clogged. Clean or replace air filter.
Engine overheats. Inadequate engine oil. Fill crank case with appropriate amount of
oil.
Engine cooling fins dirty. Clean cooling fins.
*) This work may only be carried out by a specialist company.