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Note:
Contact an authorised customer service
person in case of problems not mentioned
in this chapter or if you are in doubt or when
you have been explicitly asked to do so.
Troubleshooting
Faults
Cause
Remedy
Engine does not
start
Engine switch has been switched
off.
Switch on engine switch.
Fuel cock closed.
Open fuel cock.
Choke opened.
Close the choke unless the engine
is warm.
Lack of fuel
Refill tank.
Wrong or old fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and the carbu-
rettor.
Fill appropriate, fresh fuel in the
tank.
Spark plug soiled, distance be-
tween electrodes incorrect.
Clean the spark plug.
Check spark plug for damage and
distance between the electrodes.
Spark plug is defective.
Replace the spark plug.
Spark plug wet.
Dry spark plug and screw it back
in.
Reduced motor out-
put
Air filter is dirty.
Check the air filter, clean if re-
quired.
Lack of fuel
Refill tank.
Wrong or old fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and the carbu-
rettor.
Fill appropriate, fresh fuel in the
tank.
Compression too
low or does not ex-
ist.
Spark plug is not properly tight-
ened.
Tighten the spark plug.
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