Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Chart
The troubleshooting chart below identies the most common causes of any malfunction and possible remedies. If the
problem persists, see your authorized dealer.
Table 5-4. L300 and L600 Tack Distributor Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not start.
Engine switch OFF. Turn ON the engine switch.
Choke open (gas enigne only). Move choke lever to CLOSED position.
Insufcient fuel supply. Fill fuel tank.
Fuel valve turned off. Turn on fuel valve.
Bad fuel (or unit placed in long-
term storage without draining
gasoline).
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor, then refuel
with the correct fuel.
Spark plug faulty or improperly
gapped.
Adjust gap or replace spark plug.
Spark plug wet with fuel (ooded
engine),
Unit stored wtihout treating or
draining gasoline.
Dry and reinstall spark plug. Start engine with
throttle lever in the MAX position.
Engine oil level low. Rell oil to the proper level.
Defective battery or low battery
charge (if equipped with electric
starter engine option).
Recharge or replace battery.
Fuse burned out (if equipped with
electric starter engine option).
Replace fuse.
Fuel lter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, valves stuck, ignition
malfunction, etc.
See your authorized dealer for service.
Engine lacks power.
Air lter element(s) restricted. Clean or replace lter element (s).
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carbuerator. Rell gas tank.
Carburetor malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck or other
malfunction.
See your authorized dealer for service.
Electric starter does not
work (if equipped).
Starter fuse burned out.
Replace fuse.
NOTE: Running the engine will not charge
the battery.
Spray bar malfunctions (if
equipped with this option).
Dried asphalt material blocking
passageway.
Apply heat to the spray bar with hot steam, air or
electrical heat tapes to loosen material.
Faulty or loose wires or
connectors.
Tight, repair or replace electrical wires/
connections.
Asphalt feed hose(s) partially
plugged or collapsed.
Clean or replace hose.
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Maintenance
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