CAUTION: Do not use compressed air. It
can cause damage to the foam plastic
filter.
5. Lubricate the foam plastic filter with engine oil.
6. Press a clean cloth against the foam plastic filter to
remove unwanted oil.
7. Put the air filter back. Make sure that the air filter
fully seals against the air filter holder.
8. Put the air filter cover back.
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION: Always use the recommended
spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type
can cause damage to the product.
• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
Technical data
on page 13
.
• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
To examine the fuel system
• Examine the fuel tank cap and the seal for the fuel
tank cap to make sure that there are no damages.
• Examine the fuel hose to make sure that there are
no leaks. If the fuel hose is damaged, let a service
agent replace it.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
The engine does not start. The throttle control is not in cor-
rect position.
Move the throttle control to fast position or
start position.
The ignition cable is not connec-
ted correctly.
Connect the ignition cable to the spark plug.
The fuel tank is empty. Fill the fuel tank with correct fuel type.
There is dirt in the carburetor or
fuel line.
Clean the carburetor and/or fuel line.
The spark plug is defective. Adjust the electrode gap, clean or replace
the spark plug.
There is too much fuel in the en-
gine.
Start the engine with the throttle control in
the fast position.
The engine does not stop. The stop mechanism is defective. Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark
plug. Let an approved service agent repair
the product.
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