Fault location
Fault
Engine not starting or with
difficulty
Warm start problems
Engine starts but dies
Insufficient performance
Operating time
Item
Engine oil
Inspect
Replace
Tightening parts
Inspect
(bolt, nut)
Fuel tank
Clean/inspect
Drain fuel
Throttle lever
Check
function
Stop switch
Check
function
Low-speed rotation
Inspect/adjust
Air cleaner
Clean
Ignition plug
Inspect
Cooling air duct
Clean/inspect
Fuel pipe
Inspect
Replace
Fuel filter
Clean/replace
Clearance between
Adjust
air intake valve and
air discharge valve
Oil tube
Inspect
Engine overhaul
Carburetor
Drain fuel
*1 Perform initial replacement after 20h operation.
*2 For the 200 operating hour inspection, request Authorized Service Center or a machine shop.
*3 After emptying the fuel tank, continue to run the engine and drain fuel in the carburetor.
System
Ignition system
Ignition spark O.K.
No ignition spark
Fuel supply
Fuel tank filled
Compression
No compression when pulled
over
Mechanical fault
Starter not engaging
Tank filled ignition spark
existing
Fuel supply
Tank filled
Several systems may
Engine idling poor
simultaneously be
affected
Before
After
operation
lubrication
Observation
Fault in fuel supply or compression system, mechanical
defect
STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit,
spark plug or connector defective, ignition module faulty
Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, fuel
supply line bent or blocked, fuel dirty.
Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft seals
damaged, cylinder or piston rings defective or improper
sealing of spark plug
Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engine
Carburetor contaminated, have it cleaned
Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor contaminated
Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted,
cable or STOP-switch faulty
Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler
clogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged
Daily
30h
(10h)
27
Cause
50h
200h
Shutdown/
rest
*1
*2
*2
*2
*2
Corres-
ponding P
12
23
25
–
*3
26
–
14
16
24
24
25
25
–
25
–
–
–
*3
26