Operation Manual
POW60478 EN
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Use a control template (available at specialized shops) and check the distance between
the breaker contacts. The distance must be 0.635 mm.
If necessary, correct the distance by carefully bending the ignition arch of the spark plug.
Clean the spark plug with a wire brush.
Insert a cleaned and adjusted spark plug or replace the damaged one by a new one.
Reconnect the spark plug cable.
10.4 Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor was adjusted to optimum performance already during production. If the
carburetor requires readjustment, have it done at a specialized expert repair shop.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CHECK
STATUS
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine
cranks-
starts
hard/does
not start
Fuel at
carburetor
No fuel at
carburetor
Fuel strainer
clogged
Fuel line
clogged
Clean or
replace
Clean or
replace
See dealer
Fuel at
cylinder
No fuel at
cylinder
Carburetor
See dealer
Muffler wet
with fuel
Fuel mixture
too rich
Open choke
Clean or
replace air filter
Adjust
carburetor
Spark at end
of plug wire
No spark
Power switch
off
Electrical
problem
Interlock
switch
Turn switch on
See dealer
See dealer
Spark at
plug
No spark
Spark gap
incorrect
Covered with
carbon
Fouled with
fuel
Plug defective
Adjust to
0.65mm
Clean or
replace
Clean or
replace
Replace plug
Engine runs
but dies or
does not
accelerate
properly
Air filter
Air filter dirty
Normal wear
Clean or
replace
Fuel filter
Fuel filter
dirty
Contaminants
residues in
fuel
Replace
Fuel filter
Fuel vent
plugged
Contaminants
residues in
fuel
Clean or
replace
Spark plug
Plug dirty
worm
Normal wear
Clean and
adjust or
replace
Carburetor
Improper
Vibration
Adjust