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TROUBLESHOOTING

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOES NOT START

Possible cause Remedy

Check position of operating elements Fuel valve to OFF Set fuel valve to ON

Choke lever to OPEN Turn the lever to CLOSED until the engine is

warm.

Ignition switch OFF Turn switch to ON

Check the gasoline No gasoline Fuel up

Poor quality gasoline; engine stored without

gasoline being treated or drained or refuelled

with poor quality gasoline

Drain gasoline tank and carburettor. Refuel

with new gasoline.

Remove and inspect spark plugs Spark plugs faulty, corroded or wrong

electrode gap.

Adjust electrode gap or replace spark plugs.

Spark plugs filled with gasoline (engine

“flooded”)

Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start engine

with throttle lever in FAST position.

Consult the operating instructions or bring the

engine to a licensed dealer.

Fuel filter clogged, carburettor defective,

ignition fault, valve jammed, etc.

Replace or repair faulty components.

INSUFFICIENT ENGINE POWER

Check air filter. Filter elements clogged. Clean or replace filter elements.

Check the gasoline No gasoline Fuel up

Poor quality gasoline; engine stored without

gasoline being treated or drained or filled with

poor quality gasoline.