Gardenline GPCS46Z, User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
10
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit won’t start
or starts but will
not run Incorrect starting
procedures Follow instructions in the
User Guide or refer to the starting
procedure check list on page 31
Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by
an Authorised Service Centre
Fouled spark plug Clean/gap or replace plug
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Chain brake is on Put Chain brake in off position
Unit starts,
but engine has
low power
Incorrect lever position on choke Move to RUN position
Dirty air filter Remove, clean and reinstall filter
Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by
an Authorised Service Centre
Engine hesitates Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by
an Authorised Service Centre
No power
under load Incorrectly gapped spark plug Clean/gap or replace plug
Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by
an Authorised Service Centre Runs erratically
Incorrect fuel mixture Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mix) Smokes excessively
Poor performance
when operated
Blunt chain Sharpen or replace the chain
Loose chain Tension the chain
Engine dies Empty petrol tank Fill up the petrol tank
Fuel filter in the wrong
position in the tank Completely fill the petrol tank or
re-position the fuel filter in the
petrol tank
Insufficient chain
lubrication
(the cutter rail
and chain get hot) Empty oil tank for the chain Top up the oil tank for the chain
Oil lubrication
opening blocked Clean the oil lubrication hole
in the cutter bar (FIG5/Item A)
Clean the groove in the cutter bar