TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
The unit cannot start
There is no power
output
The unit shudders
during operation
The unit emits white
smoke
The unit emits black
smoke
The unit emits blue
smoke
The power decreases
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Cause
No fuel
The fuel valve is not turned
ON
The fuel valve is blocked
No engine oil or the engine
oil level is low
The engine switch is turned
OFF
The spark plug fails
The circuit breaker is in the
OFF position
The plug is poorly contacted
The choke lever position is
incorrect
The temperature of the
engine is too high, maybe
overloaded
The fuel is contaminated
The air filter is dirty
The load is too heavy
The engine oil is overfilled
The engine oil type is
incorrect
The spark plug fails
The valve clearance are out of
adjustment
Solution
Fill the oil tank with gasoline
Turn the fuel valve to ON
Clean the fuel bowl
Add oil
Turn the switch to the ON position
Clean or replace the spark plug
Turn the circuit breaker to the ON position
Remove and refit the plug
Move the choke lever to the "open" position
during operation
Let the engine run without load for more than
10 minutes
Use fresh clean fuel
Clean the filter element of the air filter
Reduce load to the rated limity
Drain oil to correct level
Choose appropiate engine oil model
Clean or replace the spark plug
Adjust the valve clearance