Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Tank empty
Incorrect starting sequence
Engine "flooded"
Engine does
not start
Sooted spark plugs, incorrect spark
gap
Spark connection, ignition cable
damaged
Carburettor jets dirty, incorrectly ad-
justed carburettor mix
Blocked fuel filter
Engine ticks
over too
Engine cold
quickly
Sooted spark plugs, incorrect spark
gap
Dirty air filter
Engine does
Carburettor jets dirty, incorrectly ad-
not give top
justed carburettor mix
performance
Incorrect fuel mix
Sealing ring in crank case leaking
Cylinder, piston rings worn
Incorrect ignition
Excessive
Incorrectly adjusted carburettor mix
formation
of exhaust/
Incorrect fuel mix
smoke
Corrective action
Fill with fuel
Follow the instructions in this manual
on starting the machine
Remove some gas, start several
times; remove, clean and dry the
spark plug if necessary
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
plugs
Replace
Have the carburettor cleaned and
adjusted by a specialist workshop
Replace or clean the fuel filter
Warm up slowly
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
plugs
Clean or replace the air filter
Have the carburettor cleaned and
adjusted by a specialist workshop
Fill up according to the instructions
Have the fault corrected by a spe-
cialist workshop
Have the carburettor cleaned and
adjusted by a specialist workshop
Fill up according to the instructions
GB
MT
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