GB
13
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
No function when the Throttle Trigger (15) is operated
No power
Check fuel system
Defective Throttle Trigger
Replace the Throttle Trigger at an authorised GMC service centre
Poor blower power
Blockage
Clear the blockage by following the instructions provided under
‘Clearing a blockage’
Mode Selector (8) is not correctly positioned
Ensure that the Mode Selector is correctly positioned for blower
mode
Poor vacuum suction
Blockage
Clear the blockage by following the instructions provided under
‘Clearing a blockage’
Debris Collector (13) is full
Empty the contents of the Debris Collector
Mode Selector (8) is not correctly positioned
Ensure that the Mode Selector is correctly positioned for blower
mode
Power loss or sudden engine cut-out
Fuel Tank (22) is empty
Refill Fuel Tank
Power loss or sudden engine cut-out
Engine will not start
Water in the fuel
Drain the fuel system and flush with 2-stroke mix
Air filter element clogged
Service air filter element or replace if necessary
Ignition Switch (14) switched off
Switch on Ignition Switch
Engine will not start
Fuel lines clogged
Clean fuel lines and flush with new 2-stroke mix
Fuel Tank (22) empty
Refill Fuel Tank
Spark plug defective or wrongly gapped
Refer to ‘Maintaining the spark plug’ and replace Spark Plug if
necessary
Engine or carburettor fault
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Ignition not primed
Prime the ignition using the Ignition Primer Bulb (21) before
starting
Engine difficult to start
Fuel contaminated or impurities in fuel system
Clean fuel lines and flush with new 2-stroke mix
Deposits on the spark plug electrodes
Refer to ‘Maintaining the spark plug’
Incorrect use of Choke Lever (20)
Use Choke Lever only if engine is cold
Carburettor or choke mechanism damaged
Contact your authorised GMC service centre to arrange repair
Air filter element dirty or clogged
Refer to ‘Maintaining the air cleaner’
Troubleshooting
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