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MAINTENANCE
Trouble shooting
Starting failure
Check
Possible Cause
Action
Starter pawls
Binding pawls
Adjust or replace the pawls.
Clean around the pawls.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Fuel tank
Incorrect fuel type
Drain it and use correct fuel.
Sparking (no spark)
Spark plug contaminated or wet
Make sure that the spark plug is dry
and clean.
Spark plug gap incorrect.
Clean the spark plug. Check that the
electrode gap is correct. Make sure
that the spark plug is fitted with a
suppressor.
Refer to technical data for correct
electrode gap.
Spark plug
Spark plug loose.
Retighten the spark plug
Engine starts but does not stay running.
Check
Possible Cause
Possible action
Fuel tank
Incorrect fuel type
Drain it and use correct fuel.
Carburettor
Engine will not idle properly.
Contact your servicing dealer.
Air filter
Clogged air filter
Clean the air filter.
Fuel filter
Clogged fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter.