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7. TOUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
a) Hard starting
No fuel
Check and top up
Stale fuel or build-ups in tank
Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel
Incorrect starting procedure
Perform the starting procedure correctly
Spark plug disconnected
Check that the spark plug cap fits well
over the plug terminals
The spark plug is wet, or the spark plug
electrodes are dirty or placed
inadequately
Check
Air filter clogged
Check and clean
Incorrect oil for the season
Replace with proper oil
Fuel evaporation in the carburetor (vapor
lock) due to high temperatures
Wait for a few minutes then start again
Fault in carburation
Contact a Licensed Service Centre
Hard starting
Contact a Licensed Service Centre
b) Inconsistent
working
Dirty electrodes or incorrect gap
Check
The spark plug cap is inserted incorrectly
Check that the cap is fitted correctly
Air filter clogged
Check and clean
Throttle trigger in “CHOKE” position
Move the lever to the “FAST” position
Fault in carburation
Contact a Licensed Service Centre
Fault in ignition
Contact a Licensed Service Centre
c) Loss of
power whilst
operating
Air filter clogged
Check and clean
Fault in carburation
Contact a Licensed Service Centre
Governor out of phase with respect to the
accelerator
Adjust the cable
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane
Engine oil
From 5 to 35 °C
SAE 30
Engine oil
From -15 to +5 °C
5W-30 or 10W-30
Engine oil
From -25 to +35 °C
Synthetic 5W-30 or 10W-30
Oil capacity
1.2 liter
Spark plug
RC12YC(Champion) or equivalent
Spark plug gap
0.6 - 0.8 mm