14
GB
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
a) Hard starting
– No fuel
– Stale fuel or build-ups in tank
– Incorrect starting procedure
– Spark plug disconnected
– The spark plug is wet or the spark
plug electrodes are dirty or placed
inadequately
– Air filter clogged
– Incorrect oil for the season
– Fuel evaporation in the carburettor
(vapor lock) due to high temperatures
– Fault in carburation
– Hard starting
– Check and top up
– Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel
– Perform the starting procedure
correctly
– Check that the spark plug cap fits well
over the plug terminals
– Check
– Check and clean
– Replace with proper oil
– Wait for a few minutes then start again
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
b) Inconsistent
working
– Dirty electrodes or incorrect gap
– The spark plug cap is inserted
incorrectly
– Air filter clogged
– Throttle trigger in “CHOKE” position
– Fault in carburation
– Fault in ignition
– Check
– Check that the cap is fitted correctly
– Check and clean
– Move the lever to the “FAST” position
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
c) Loss of power
whilst operating
– Air filter clogged
– Fault in carburation
– Governor out of phase with respect to
the accelerator
– Check and clean
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Adjust the cable
8. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 CONSUMER
INFORMATIONS
Fuel ....................................................................................................................... Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane
Engine oil:
from 5 to 35 °C ............................................................................................................................................... SAE 30
from -15 to +5 °C ..................................................................................................................... 5W-30 or 10W-30
from -25 to +35 °C ............................................................................................. Synthetic 5W-30 or 10W-30
Oil capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................................2.0 liter
Spark plug ...................................................................................................................................... F7TRC (NHSP) or equivalent
Spark plug gap ............................................................................................................................................................... 0.7 - 0.8 mm
