Espina XTP115 - Low Power Output

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LOW POWER OUTPUT
What to check
Possible cause
Remedy
Is the engine over-
heating?
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Operator is overworking the
machine.
Carburetor mixture is too lean.
Incorrect fuel mixing ratio.
Fan, fan cover or cylinder fins
dirty or damaged.
Carbon deposits on the piston or
in the muffler.
Operate the machine at a slower
rate.
Have repaired in a service center.
Refill tank with fresh fuel of cor-
rect mixing ratio (gasoline and
two-stroke oil mixing ratio 40:1).
Clean, repair or replace as neces-
sary.
Decarbonize.
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Engine is rough at all
speeds. May also
have black smoke
and/or unburned fuel
at the exhaust.
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Clogged air cleaner element.
Loose or damaged spark plug.
Air leakage or clogged fuel line.
Water in the fuel.
Piston seizure.
Faulty carburetor and/or dia-
phragm.
Clean the air cleaner element.
Tighten or replace.
Repair or replace filter and/or fuel
line.
Replace the fuel.
Have repaired in a service center.
Have repaired in a service center.
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Engine is knocking.
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Overheated engine.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in the combus-
tion chamber.
See instructions above.
Check fuel octane rating; check
for presence of alcohol in the
fuel. Refuel as necessary.
Decarbonize.