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10. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
10.5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
10.6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Engine does not start.
Machine runs but
stutters.
The motor does not
reach its maximum
speed.
Important: Please note, all repairs/servicing should be carried out by a qualified person.
1. No fuel in the tank.
2. The STOP/START switch
is in the STOP position.
3. Ignition cable plug not
firmly attached.
4. Ignition cable plug dirty.
5. Is there fuel inside the
combustion chamber.
6. The spark plug is dirty.
7. The distance between
the electrodes of the
spark plug is too large.
8. Wrong fuel.
9. Spark plug defective.
1. Is the choke set to the off
(closed) position.
1. The air filter is dirty.
2. The spark plug is dirty.
3. The distance between
the electrodes of the
spark plug is too large.
4. Wrong fuel.
1. Refuel tank.
2. Put the switch in the START
position.
3. Push the plug on tightly.
4. Clean the plug.
5. Remove the spark plug, dry off the
electrode and start at full throttle.
6. Clean the spark section.
7. Set the gap to 0.7 to 0.8mm.
8. Drain the tank and fill it with the
correct fuel.
9. Replace the spark plug.
1. Set the choke to the on (open)
position.
1. Clean the air filter.
2. Clean the spark plug.
3. Set the gap to 0.7 to 0.8mm.
4. Drain the tank and fill with the
correct fuel.
Prior to every start
Every 50 operating hours or every 6 months
1. Cleaning the air filter.
2. Check the pull starter for damage to the
starter .
3. Checking threaded connections for
tightness.
1. Cleaning/replacing the spark plug.
1. – See section 10.1 page 17.
2. – Visual inspection.
3. – Visual inspection/testing.
1. – See section 10.2 page 18.
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