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7.2 When engine won't work properly
If the engine malfunctions, perform diagnosis by referring to the following table and then taking the
appropriate action.
Trouble starting
the engine
(Engine won't
start)
Choke has not been fully opened.
When cooling the engine, put the choke bar
[CLOSE ]
Replace with good quality fuel.
Choke lever has not been pulled
out.
When cooling the engine, put the choke bar
[CLOSE] position.
Pulled recoil starter many time to
start the engine with choke lever
[close] position.
Wait for a while to re-start. Also clean up spark
plug
Throttle lever is not at [start]
position
Put throttle lever to [start] position.
Fuel is not flowing properly.
Inspect fuel tank, remove impure deposits or
water. Remove the fuel valve strainer and clean
out any sediment deposited inside the cap along
with any other attached dirt.
There is air or water mixed in the
fuel delivery system.
Remove foreign object, inspect fastening bands,
and replace damaged parts with new ones.
In cold weather, oil becomes
thick, and so the rotation of the
engine heavy.
Use the correct oil depending on the outside
temperature.
Ignition coil or unit is defective.
Replace the ignition coil or unit.
Inspect the gap between spark plug electrodes
and adjust. Replace with new spark plug.
Starter motor not working
Check continuity. Repair or replace
Choke has not been fully opened.
Return the choke bar to [OPEN] completely
Cooling system is clogged.
Clean around the recoil starter.
The machine
stops suddenly.
Exhaust gas is
abnormally
black
Replace with good quality fuel.
Overfilled with engine oil.
See that oil level is straight.
Muffler emits
black smoke
and power
output falls.
Air filter element is clogged.
Choke has not been fully opened.
Return the choke lever to [OPEN] completely
Muffler emits
gray smoke.
Overfilled with engine oil.
Check that oil level is straight.
Cylinder or piston ring is worn out
Engine power
is not stable
(does not
increase).
Choke has not been fully opened.
Return the choke bar to [OPEN completely
Replace with good quality fuel.
Replace the ignition coil.
Exhaust has an
abnormal odor.
Replace with good quality fuel.