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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
No spark.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark
plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement
earlier in this manual.
[Make sure ignition switch
Engine is flooded.
With the ignition switch
OFF
, remove spark
is in the
RUN(I)
position].
plug. Move choke lever to
run
position
(pushed in completely) and pull starter cord
15 to 20 times. This will clear excess fuel from
engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug. Set
ignition switch to
run ( l )
position. Push and
fully release primer bulb 7 times. Pull starter
three times with choke lever at
run.
If engine
does not start, move choke lever to
FULL
choke
and repeat normal starting procedure.
If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure
with a new spark plug.
Engine starts but will not
Carburettor requires
“
L
”
Contact an authorised service centre for
accelerate properly.
(Low jet)
adjustment.
carburettor adjustment.
Engine starts, then dies.
Carburettor requires
“L”
(Low Jet) Contact an authorised service centre for
adjustment. carburettor
adjustment.
Engine starts but will not run
Carburettor requires “
H
”
Contact an authorised service centre for
properly at high speed.
(High jet) adjustment.
carburettor adjustment.
Engine does not reach full speed
Lubricant/fuel mixture incorrect.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
and/or emits excessive smoke.
lubricant mix ratio.
Air filter dirty.
Clean air filter. Refer to
Cleaning the Air
Filter
in the
Maintenance
section of this
manual.
Spark arrester screen dirty.
Clean spark arrestor screen. Refer to
Inspecting/Cleaning the Spark Arrestor
Screen
in the
Maintenance
section of
this
manual.
Carburettor requires
“
H
”
Contact an authorized service centre for
(High jet) adjustment.
carburettor adjustment.
Engine starts, runs, and
Carburettor requires adjustment
T
urn idle speed screw
“T”
clockwise to
accelerates but will not idle.
to idle speed.
increase idle speed. Refer to
Adjusting the
Carburettor
in the
Maintenance
section of
this
manual.
Chain turns at idle.
Carburettor requires adjustment
Turn idle speed screw
“T”
counter clockwise
to idle speed.
to decrease speed. Refer to
Adjusting the
Carburettor
in the
Maintenance
section of
his
manual.
Air leak in the intake system.
Contact an authorised service centre for a
rebuild
kit.
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