Fault location
Fault
Engine not starting or with
difficulty
Warm start problems
Engine starts but dies
Insufficient performance
Interval of inspection and maintenance
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Engine oil
Inspect /
refill
Replace
Tightening
Inspect
parts (bolt,
nut)
Cooling air
Clean /
inlet
inspect
Fuel tank
Clean /
inspect
Drain fuel
Throttle trig-
Check
ger / throttle
function
lever
Stopping the
Check
engine
function
Adjustment
Inspect /
of idling
adjust
speed
Air cleaner
Clean
Inspect /
replace if
necessary
System
Ignition system
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical fault
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Fuel supply
Several systems may simulta-
neously be affected
Before
After
operation
fuelling
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Observation
Ignition sparks.
No ignition sparks.
Fuel tank filled.
No compression when pulled
over.
Starter not engaging.
Tank filled. Ignition sparks.
Tank filled.
Engine idling poor.
Daily (10h)
50h
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Cause
Fault in fuel supply or com-
pression system, mechanical
defect.
STOP-switch operated, wiring
fault or short circuit, spark plug
or connector defective, ignition
module faulty.
Incorrect choke position, carbu-
retor defective, fuel supply line
bent or blocked, fuel dirty.
Cylinder bottom gasket defec-
tive, crankshaft seals dam-
aged, 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, carbu-
retor contaminated, muffler
clogged, exhaust duct in the
cylinder clogged.
200h
600h or
2 years
whichever
earlier
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storage
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