Takeuchi TB153FR - Page 173

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Other Symptoms
Symptom Main cause Procedure
Starter motor turns but
engine does not start
¡ Insufficient fuel
¡ Air in fuel system
¡ Water in fuel system
¡ Add fuel.
Refer to page 122.
¡ Bleed the air.
Refer to page 168.
¡ Drain the water.
Refer to page 132.
Crawlers slip off ¡ Adjust the tension.
Refer to page 128.
¡ Increase the tension.
Refer to page 158.
Engine exhaust is white
or bluish
¡ Excessive engine oil
¡ Insufficient fuel
¡ Adjust to the prescribed
level.
Refer to page 121.
¡ Replace the fuel.
Engine exhaust is
occasionally black
¡ Air cleaner is clogged ¡ Clean the air cleaner.
Refer to page 134.
Irregular noise is
produced from the
engine (combustion or
mechanical noise)
¡ Low quality fuel is being
used
¡ Engine is overheating
¡ Damage in muffler
¡ Replace the fuel.
¡ If the Engine Overheats
Refer to page 163.
¡ Replace the muffler.
(Request at a sales or
service outlet.)
¡ Crawlers are too loose
¡ Tensioning cylinder valves
are too loose < TB180FR >