Espina XTP115, Instruction Manual

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OTHER PROBLEMS
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Poor acceleration. ──►
Clogged air cleaner element.
Clogged fuel filter.
Carburetor mixture too lean.
Idle speed set too low.
Clean the air cleaner element.
Replace the fuel filter.
Have repaired in a service center.
Adjust to 3000 rpm (± 200).
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Engine stops abrupt-
ly.
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Switch turned off.
Fuel tank empty.
Clogged fuel strainer.
Water in the fuel.
Shorted spark plug or loose
terminal.
Ignition failure.
Piston seizure.
Reset the switch and restart.
Refuel.
Replace strainer.
Drain out old fuel mixture and fill
with new.
Clean or replace spark plug, tight-
en the terminal.
Replace the ignition unit.
Have repaired in a service center.
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Engine difficult to
shut off.
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Ground (stop) wire is discon-
nected or switch is defective.
Overheating due to incorrect
spark plug.
Overheated engine.
Test and replace as required.
Clean and re-gap the plug to
0,6–0,7 mm.
Idle engine until cool.
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Cutting attachment
rotates at engine idle.
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Engine idle too high.
Broken clutch spring or worn
clutch spring boss.
Loose attachment holder.
Set idle to 3000 rpm (± 200).
Replace spring/shoes as required,
check idle speed.
Inspect and re-tighten holders
securely.
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Excessive vibration. ──►
Warped or damaged attach-
ment.
Loose gearcase.
Bent main shaft/worn or dam-
aged bushings.
Inspect and replace attachment as
required.
Tighten gearcase securely.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
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Attachment will not
rotate.
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Shaft not installed in powerhead
or gearcase.
Broken shaft.
Damaged gearcase.
Inspect and reinstall as required.
Have repaired in a service center.
Have repaired in a service center.