WM 130/170/270 Repair Troubleshooting
wc_tx000386gb.fm 105
Starting difficulties
2. Fuel system problems 1) No fuel in tank Fill tank
2) Fuel hose clogged or pinched Clean or replace
3) Air in fuel lines Check and retighten
joints
4) Poor quality gasoline, or water
in gasoline
Replace with fresh
gasoline
5) Carburetor
• Overflow
• Clogged or damaged
• Throttle valve malfunction
(does not fully close)
Adjust
Overhaul
Check and adjust
3. Engine core compo-
nent malfunction
1) Insufficient tightening of cylin-
der head bolts
Check and retighten
2) Wearing of piston, piston rings
and/or cylinder
Repair or replace
3) Improper contact of valve and
seat
Repair
4) Valve sticking Repair
5) Improper valve clearance Adjust
6) Leakage from intake manifold
gasket
Retighten; replace
gasket
7) Leakage from carburetor gas-
ket
Retighten: replace
gasket
8) Insufficient tightening of spark
plug
Retighten
Problem and possible cause Remedy