14. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
1. The engine does
not start or does
not keep running
2. The engine starts
but has little power.
3. The engine has irregular
operation or has no
power under load
4. The engine causes
excessive fumes
5. Engine flooding
6. The cutting means
moves when the
engine is idling
7. Unusual machine
vibrations
8. The machine has
struck a foreign body
If problems persist after implementing the solution, contact your Dealer.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect starting procedure
Dirty spark plug or incorrect
electrode gap
Clogged air filter
Carburation fault
Clogged air filter
Carburation fault
Dirty spark plug or incorrect
electrode gap
Carburation fault
Incorrect composition of the fuel blend
Carburation fault
The starter knob was operated
repeatedly with the starter inserted,
Incorrect adjustment
of carburation
Damaged or loose parts.
Damaged or loose parts.
Follow the instructions (see Section 6.3)
Check the spark plug (see section 8.4).
Clean and/or replace the
filter (see section 8.3).
Contact your Authorised Service Centre
Clean and/or replace the
filter (see section 8.3).
Contact your Authorised Service Centre
Check the spark plug (see section 8.4).
Contact your Authorised Service Centre
Prepare the fuel blend in accordance
with the instructions (see section 7.2)
Contact your Authorised Service Centre
Remove the spark plug (Fig. 26) and gently
pull the starter rope knob (Fig. 14.I) to
eliminate excess fuel; then dry the spark plug
electrodes and reassemble on the engine.
Contact your Authorised Service Centre
Stop the machine and disconnect
the spark plug cable (Fig. 14.H,).
inspect for possible damage.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.
All checks, replacements or repairs should be
carried out by your authorised service centre.
Stop the machine and disconnect
the spark plug cable (Fig. 14.H,).
inspect for possible damage.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.
All checks, replacements or repairs should be
carried out by your authorised service centre.
EN - 19
SOLUTION