Long-term storage of the machine
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6. Troubleshooting
Causes for troubles and actions to be taken against them
Almost all the troubles can be prevented by proper handling and by implementation of inspection and
maintenance. If any trouble arises, take actions with reference made to the following description.
6-1 Engine malfunction and actions to be taken
If the engine malfunctions, take appropriate actions based on the following chart.
(See the instruction manual for the engine for details.)
Trouble phenomenon
Probable cause
Action
The engine hardly
starts.
Fuel is not flowing.
•
Check the fuel tank and fuel strainer, and remove
deposited impurities and moisture.
Fuel is not coming to
Carburetor
•
Check the fuel cock and open fuel cock.
Fuel is coming to
carburetor.
•
Check the spark plug
•
Check the ignition coil.
The battery power is weak,
the turning force is weak,
and the momentum to
overcome the compression
is not produced.
•
Charge the battery.
•
In winter, dismount the battery, fully charge it and
keep it indoors. Mount the battery, which is kept
in such a state, to the machine before use.
The engine output is
insufficient.
The fuel is short.
•
Check the fuel system.
The air cleaner is plugged.
•
Clean or replace the element.
Clogging muffler tail screen
•
Clean or replace the tail screen.
The engine halted all
of a sudden.
The fuel is short.
•
Replenish the fuel.
•
Check the fuel system (with attention paid to entry
of air).
Emergency stop was
activated.
•
Check the oil level.
The color of the
exhaust gas is inferior.
The fuel is inferior.
•
Change with quality fuel.
The air cleaner is plugged.
•
Clean or replace the element.
