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EHTP22
In more detail . . .
Troubleshooting
Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the operators can x themselves.
Therefore check the equipment using this section. In most cases, the problem can be
solved quickly.
WARNING! Only perform the steps described in these instructions! All further
inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised
service centre or a similarly qualied person if you cannot solve the problem
yourself!
Problem Possible cause Solution
Engine
does not
start
Fuel tank empty? Add fuel.
Incorrect starting procedure? Follow the engine starting procedure.
Spark plug connector not rmly
attached?
Attach the spark plug connector
rmly.
Spark plug is wet? Dry the spark plug.
Spark plug connector is dirty? Clean the spark plug connector.
Primer has been pressed at
warm start?
Release throttle control lock-out, set
the choke to CLOSE position,
start engine several times. If the
engine does not start: Remove spark
plug and dry off the electrodes.
Excess fuel in the combustion
chamber?
Spark plug is soiled (tip is
rusted)?
Clean the spark plug.
Primer has not been pressed at
cold start?
Press the primer 6 timesPress the primer 6 times and restart.
Follow the engine starting procedure.
Distance from electrode to
spark plug too great?
Set the gap between electrodes
between 0.6-0.7 mm.
Incorrect fuel or incorrect
mixture?
Stop the engine, empty tank, then ll
up with the correct mixture of fuel to
oil (40:1).
Fuel lter clogged? Have a qualied person clean/
replace the fuel lter.
Spark plug defective? Replace spark plug.
Engine cold? Follow cold starting procedure.
Carburetor setting not correct? Have a qualied person adjust the
carburetor.
Troubleshooting