MechMaxx P4206 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
Problem
Cause
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire is disconnected
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel
3. Engine and/or Fuel valve is not in
ON position
4. Choke lever is not in CLOSE position
5. Blocked fuel line
6. Fouled spark plug
7. Engine flooding
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to
spark plug
2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline
3. Engine and Fuel valve must be in ON
position
4. Choke level must be in CLOSE position
for a cold start
5. Clean fuel line
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do
not prime
Engine runs erratically
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Move choke lever to OPEN position
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline
4. Clear vent
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
6. Clean or replace air cleaner
7. Refer to engine manual
1. Spark plug wire is loose
2. Unit running with Choke lever in
CLOSE position
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
4. Vent plugged
5. Water or dirt in fuel system
6. Dirty air cleaner
7. Improper carburetor adjustment
Engine overheats 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil
2. Clean air cleaner
3. Remove housing and clean
4. Refer to engine manual
1.Engine oil level low
2.Dirty air cleaner
3. Air flow restricted
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly
Chipping action seems
too slow, cutting disk
stalls,or no material
is discharged when
engine is running
1.Run the engine at full throttle
2.Tighten or replace drive belt
3.Sharpen or replace knives
4.Remove any built-up debris and turn
cutting disk with a wooden stick to be
sure it turns freely
5.Clean out debris
1.Engine speed is too slow causing
belt to slip
2.Drive Belt is loose or damaged
3.Knives are dull or damaged
4.Cutting disk is jammed by
debris from the feed hopper and
discharge chute
5.Discharge chute is clogged