Translation of the original operating instructions
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8. Troubleshooting
Engine does not start:
Nein
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No electrical power at the connections:
No
Yes
Set the main switch to "ON"
Main switch set to "ON"?
•
Take the device to an authorised work-
shop for repair.
•
Replace the device.
Take the device to an authorised workshop to
have the fuel system cleaned.
Fuel flow to the carburettor?
If the engine still does not start,
take the generator to an author-
ised workshop.
Checking the fuel flow
1.
Set the fuel cock to "Closed" and loosen the drain screw
on the carburettor reservoir (after placing a suitable con-
tainer underneath).
2.
As soon as the petrol cock is turned to "Open", fuel
should flow.
Checking the spark plug
1.
Remove the spark plug connector and clean the spark
plug of dirt.
2.
Remove the spark plug and fit the spark plug connector
to the spark plug again.
3.
Place the earth electrode against the cylinder head.
4.
Pull the pull-cord starter. Sparks should jump between
the electrodes.
!
Warning!
Ensure that there is no spilled fuel in the
vicinity of the spark plug. Spilled fuel can
ignite.
Use insulated pliers or at least gloves to
position the spark plug in order to protect
yourself from electric shock.
Set the fuel cock to "On"
Start switch set to "ON"?
Fuel cock open?
Enough engine oil filled in?
Fill up the petrol tank
Set the starter switch to "ON"
Observe low oil
safeguard
If the device still does not function with newly in-
serted spark plug (because there is no spark at
the spark plug), take it to an authorised workshop
Top up with the recommended engine
oil
Is there a spark at the spark plug?
Replace the spark
plug
Enough fuel in the tank?
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