P1PE P5200BC - Troubleshooting Guide; Starting Difficulty Solutions; Performance Problem Resolution; Common Issue Troubleshooting

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE
If troubleshooting does not resolve the problem, please contact the dealer.
Use only original parts approved by the manufacturer, otherwise a hazard risk arises.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Corrective Action
Starting Difficulty
No Spark
Worn, Damaged or Carbon
deposits on the spark plug
Clean or replace the spark
plug.
Set the gap to 0.6-0.7mm
Defective ignition coil,
Flywheel magneto too weak
Replace the ignition coil or
flywheel
Starting Difficulty
Weak Spark
Too much fuel in the
combustion chamber, poor
fuel or water in tank
Remove spark plug and dry
Replace fuel
Clean the carburetor and fuel
lines
Blocked fuel line
Clean the carburetor and fuel
lines
Starting Difficulty
Normal Fuel but Weak
Compression
Worn piston rings
Replace piston rings
Spark plug not tightened
correctly
Tighten spark plug to 12-
15Nm
Motor Does Not Come Up To
Speed
Choke is in ‘cold start’ position
Open choke
Exhaust is blocked
Clear exhaust
Weak spark
Check or replace ignition coil
and flywheel
Valve clearance too large
Adjust valve clearance
Runs Out of Power
Blocked fuel lines
Clear fuel lines
Incorrect spark plug gap
Check and adjust the spark
plug gap to 0.6-0.7mm
Noisy Engine
Incorrect choke position
Adjust choke position
Crankshaft Damage
Replace crankshaft
Leaking Carburetor
Failure of non-return valve
Replace non-return valve
Worn carburetor gasket
Replace gasket or carburetor
Starting Difficulty
Stale fuel
Drain and replace with fresh
40:1 unleaded petrol and
semi-synthetic 2 stroke oil